Irish housing market overview

Ireland's Housing Emergency & Cost of Living Surge

Evidence-based analysis on why Irish households face Europe's steepest housing costs and what solutions might actually work.

90%

Increase in Dublin home prices since 2015

55%

Of income spent on housing by Dublin renters

€600K

Average Dublin home price in 2024

62%

Of Irish millennials cannot afford to buy a home

The Reality of Wealth Inequality in Ireland

While statistics show growing inequality, its real impact is felt in everyday life. Explore how economic disparities affect Irish families across different income groups.

What does wealth inequality mean for someone earning:
€60,000
€20k€200k+

How Different Income Groups Spend Their Money

Select an income group below to see how their budget breaks down across essentials and discretionary spending.

Budget Breakdown

Selected Expense Comparison

Key Insight:

Low-income families in Ireland spend more than half their income on housing alone, leaving little room for savings or discretionary spending. This severely limits economic mobility and makes it nearly impossible to build wealth over time.

Source: Analysis based on Central Statistics Office data, Irish Revenue data, ESRI economic reports, and Central Bank of Ireland surveys (2020-2025).

Ireland's Cost of Living Crisis: The Widening Gap Between Expenses and Income

Cost of Living vs. Wage Growth in Ireland (2015-2025)

An analysis of the disparity between housing costs, essential living expenses, and average wages in Ireland over the past decade.

The gap between housing costs and wages has grown by 77% since 2015

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Disclaimer:

Analysis and insights provided are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.