Have minimum wages kept up with food prices in Europe?
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The prices of non-alcoholic food and drink rose by 53% in Romania between August 2021 and August 2026, according to Eurostat data presented in a Euronews Business analysis. Although the costs were among the highest in the EU, the gross minimum wage rose faster than food prices, shows the comparison made in 26 European countries.
Romania is one of the countries of the European Union where food prices have been highest in the last five years. Between August 2021 and August 2026, prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages have risen by 53%, according to Eurostat data analysed by Euronews Business. A higher growth was recorded only in Hungary, by 57%, and Bulgaria, [...]
The prices of non-alcoholic food and drink rose by 34% in the European Union between August 2021 and August 2026, and Romania is among the Member States with the highest prices, with an increase of 53%. At the same time, the minimum wage has advanced sufficiently for the purchasing power reported on food to increase in Romania [...]
The prices of non-alcoholic foods and beverages have risen strongly in Europe over the last five years. Romania is among the EU countries with the highest prices, with a 53% increase between August 2021 and August 2026. At the same time, the increase in minimum wage has allowed the increase in purchasing power compared to food prices. A [...] Article Food prices have increased by 53% in Romania over the last five years. How the purchasing power …
How have food prices and minimum wages evolved in Europe over the last five years? A comparative analysis carried out in 26 countries shows significant differences, and Romania is among the countries where the costs were among the highest.
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