UK is the cheapest place to buy gadgets in Europe

Admittedly, we still get a raw deal in comparison to the US or the Far East, but a new survey has found when it comes to buying gadgets, the UK is the cheapest place in Europe.

The research, undertaken by comparison site Pricerunner, checked the prices of electronic items including a silver Sony CyberShot DSC-T9 camera, Samsung DVD-R100, Acer Aspire 3004WLMi, Microsoft Xbox 360 Core System, Sony Ericsson W810i, Apple 1GB iPod nano and a 40-inch Samsung LE-40M51B. Prices were checked in 21 European cities. Brits are able to buy all the kit for £2,529.81, compared to £3,464.13 (28% more) for the same items in Norway and 26% more than in Lithuania at £3,425.99. For the full breakdown, read on after the turn.

Top ten cheapest countries to buy gadgets

1. England – £2,529.81
2. Poland – £2,547.24
3. France – £2,693.93
4. Germany – £2,739.32
5. Ireland – £2,763.65
6. Austria – £2,797.42
7. Italy – £2,868.35
8. Hungary – £2,928.48
9. Greece – £3,037.63
10. Denmark £3,092.30

Top ten most expensive countries to buy gadgets

1. Norway – £3,464.13
2. Lithuania – £3,425.99
3. Belgium – £3,355.84
4. Spain – £3,310.96
5. Czech Republic – £3,288.88
6. Malta – £3,284.24
7. Sweden – £3,259.79
8. Portugal – £3,199.97
9. Cyprus – £3,186.72
10. The Netherlands – £3,156.48

Pricerunner website

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