Obviously, while the cost of living in the countries you name are indeed high, with the exception of Ireland, the benefits of living and working are very highly rewarding. I know people from Norway who live like Kings and princes on wages of 'normal' jobs.
7. Bahamas — 73.63: The Caribbean state of the Bahamas faces the same problem as many island nations, that imports far outstrip exports, pushing up the price of goods.
Obviously, while the cost of living in the countries you name are indeed high, with the exception of Ireland, the benefits of living and working are very highly rewarding. I know people from Norway who live like Kings and princes on wages of 'normal' jobs.