# How has the cost of living changed in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal?

https://mins.news/en/item/106525

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-19 15:19 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/how-has-the-cost-of-living-changed-in-france-italy-spain-and-portugal?traffic_source=rss

> Protests over rising living costs have spread across Europe. Since 2000, everyday prices have risen 59% to 78% in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. After inflation, average full-time wages fell nearly 5% in Italy, while rising 7% in Spain, 11% in France and 20% in Portugal. Housing has also become less affordable.

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