Irish workers should be paid at least €11.90 per hour to have a reasonable standard of living.
That's according to the body that decides Ireland's 'Living Wage', which has announced a 20 cent increase.
It compares to national minimum wage of €9.55.
The change has been made largely due to the ongoing housing crisis.
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Bernadette McMahon says the group had to factor in not just living costs but also the cost to employers.
"We try and reflect a figure which actually reflects the cost of living," she said.
"With employers in mind as well, we always go for the minimum increase."
