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.
4. Iceland — 80.47: Cut off from the rest of Europe and with very little fertile ground, Iceland is forced to import much of its food, pushing up costs.
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.