In 1950, the minimum wage was set at 64 francs per hour in the provinces — equivalent to about €2.20 today. By 2026, the minimum wage reaches €12.02, but affording a decent home has become nearly unattainable for many.
What you're experiencing isn't just a simple price "pump". It's the brutal loss of momentum for your currency against tangible assets. Welcome to the era of invisible devaluation.
📊 The collapse of purchasing power in numbers
→ 1950: ~€2.20 / hour (equivalent current value of the minimum wage)