For comparison, annual cost of a TV licence in other countries - Denmark: €332 (approx $360) - France: €136 (approx $145) - Germany: €215 (approx $230)

For comparison, annual cost of a TV licence in other countries - Denmark: €332 (approx $360) - France: €136 (approx $145) - Germany: €215 (approx $230) - Italy: €100 (approx $230) - Ireland: €160 (approx $107) - Norway: €298 (approx $321) - Sweden: €247 (approx $266) - Switzerland: €439 (approx $473)