A study by Eurostat reveals that the Netherlands has the highest expenditure on meat in the European Union, with a price index of 127 in 2019. Austria and Luxembourg top the list as the most expensive countries for meat, with price indices of 145 and 141 respectively, while Poland and Romania are the most affordable with a price index of 63 each. The prices are calculated based on categories including beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and other meat products.