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/^t/Not only does entertainment cost a lot, but also accomodation. It is often impossible for an ordinary people to buy a house on their own. High rents must be paid for small flats, often situated in the suburbs. Many stress that the cost of living is very high as well. No one would deny that a variety of shops provide a wide assortiment of goods and services. But it is seldom realised that everything you buy is more expensive than it would be in the country.