Typical family of four, Middle Class Earners with two sources of income:

Increase in 2017 (€)

COLA (2 working adults) Average: Higher ceiling for In-Work Benefit (2 children under 23 years) Estimate increase on cost of toiletries & personal care products One person smoking Excise tax on non-alcoholic drinks (8 litres per week) Increase on black bags (400) Average effect on Maintenance/construction Total:

Difference -€ 19

*If at least one child is 18 years of age the family will benefit from a reduction in public transport costs of approximately €260 in 2017