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Bulgaria surpasses Romania in average net salaries, with a difference of about 13 euros per month. The average net salary in Bulgaria is estimated at 1,121 euros, while Romania's is around 1,108 euros. Serbia and North Macedonia follow with averages of 1,024 euros and 795 euros, respectively. The calculations for Bulgaria are based on gross salaries and standard tax rates, while Romania, Serbia, and North Macedonia report net earnings directly. The analysis highlights that average salaries do not fully reflect living standards, as factors like cost of living and income distribution are also crucial for a comprehensive comparison.