www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/04/romania-coboara-pe-lo

Romania has dropped to 32nd place in the European purchasing power ranking, with an average of €11,283 per person annually. Sibiu ranks 5th nationally, with a purchasing power index of 124.9, indicating residents have about 25% more to spend than the national average. Bucharest leads with €22,941 per capita, significantly higher than Giurgiu's €5,816. Hungary and Czechia have improved their rankings, while Romania has declined. The report highlights a 4.4% increase in European purchasing power overall, with only 17 out of 42 countries exceeding the European average.