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Too Little Pay, Too High Rent: How Mallorca's Households Have to Scrape Every Euro

Why Living in Mallorca Is Becoming Harder on an Average Salary

Mallorca households face a widening gap between wages, rent and everyday costs.

Published: April 23, 2026
Too Little Pay, Too High Rent: How Mallorca's Households Have to Scrape Every Euro

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Why is it so hard to live in Mallorca on an average salary?

Many households in Mallorca are being squeezed because income growth has not kept pace with housing and everyday costs. The average gross income on the Balearic Islands is far below what local calculations say is needed for basic living expenses, with rent taking a particularly large share of income.

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