Diego is 34 years old and works as a photographer. He earns around €1,300 in 12 payments and, after eight years with the company, is still on an assistant contract. "I've gotten used to precariousness," he says. His salary allows him to cover his bills, but it doesn't leave him any room for error. Any unexpected expense—a special assessment, a repair, or equipment failure—forces him to take out a loan or ask his mother for help. It's not a temporary situation, but a stable way of life.

The CCOO union estimated the reference salary required in the Balearic Islands to cover essential daily living expenses at €2,260.47 gross per month (in 14 payments), according to a study commissioned by the Intercoopera Foundation. The report reflects significant imbalances between the islands—with Ibiza leading the way, where the reference salary soars to €2,996.06—and a need for a 14% salary increase compared to the previous year, well above the actual growth recorded. Specifically, on the other islands, the reference salary is €2,166.16 in Mallorca, €1,947.03 in Menorca, €2,996.06 in Ibiza, and €2,976.64 in Formentera.