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Why being in a relationship is €4,000 more expensive than being single

According to new research by Lloyds bank and the Office for National Statistics the “Singles Ta...

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19.28 22 Nov 2019


Why being in a relationship is €4,000 more expensive than being single


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19.28 22 Nov 2019


According to new research by Lloyds bank and the Office for National Statistics the “Singles Tax” is a myth.

It’s more expensive to be in a relationship costing an extra 4000 euro a year. 

Henry McKean has been finding out is it cheaper to be single or in a relationship and he joins us now.

Is it a surprise to find out it works out more expensive to be in a relationship?  This survey asked 4,000 people. Some people say embrace it. 60% of single people have chosen to be single. Being independent and not dealing with relationship troubles were the key reasons why people choose to be single. 


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