My rough calculations (average rent €1500 per month, average take home pay €3000 per month) suggests Cost of Rent Day in Ireland is the end of June
Mary Gilmartin
Today is Cost of Rent Day. The point in the year when England’s renters have basically earned only for their landlord.
In 2026, that’s until 11 May, over 4 months of wages or benefits gone on rent. High rents are driving people into poverty.
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