Baby costs in Europe: Where are essential items cheapest?
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The RESEARCH is based on July 2026 prices and covers 14 basic products in six categories.
Baby costs in Europe: Where are essential items cheapest?
Baby essentials can cost significantly more in some European countries than others. And when measured against average wages, the cost of nappies, feeding and clothing can place a heavy financial burden on parents.
In Europe, the costs of essential items for babies vary significantly from one country to another, and for many families, they can be a major financial burden. According to a study carried out by Remitly, in the first year of a child's life, parents spend substantial amounts, differentiated according to the country, and in some cases, these amounts can exceed the average annual wage, Euronews reports. The study analysed 38 European countries, ta…
Raising a Baby in Albania Costs €5,532 in the First Year, Study Finds
Raising a baby in Albania is among the most expensive in Europe when the cost of basic first-year products is compared with average wages, according to an analysis by Remitly published by Euronews.The basic products needed during a baby’s first year are estimated to cost around €5,532 in Albania, equivalent to approximately 66% of the average annual salary. By this measure, Albania ranks second in Europe, behind Moldova, where the same expenses …
The growth of a baby costs much more in some European countries than in others, and Romania is among the cheapest places in Europe in this chapter. According to a study carried out by the company...
A baby costs around 3,385 euros in Romania in the first year of life, only for essential products. Sum is the second smallest of the 38 European countries analysed by Euronews, after that in Czechia.
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