In 2022, housing, water, electricity, and gas accounted for 24.1% of household expenditures in the EU, with significant variations across countries and income levels. Minimum wage earners are particularly affected, spending up to 56% of their income on rent in some countries. The average rent for properties with up to two bedrooms is €600, with Bulgaria having the lowest rent and Luxembourg the highest. The financial burden on low-wage earners is exacerbated by inadequate housing conditions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)