Cost of living in Portugal

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VAT for basic food, books, restaurants and other basics which used to be as low as 5% (otherwise 7%) have changed overnight to 23% in 2012.
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Roy Hersh wrote:VAT for basic food, books, restaurants and other basics which used to be as low as 5% (otherwise 7%) have changed overnight to 23% in 2012.
OUCH!!!
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No wonder some people are rioting. A rise that much would cause rioting in the States as well.
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