Cât cheltuie părinții în primul an de viață al copilului. România, printre ţările cu cele mai mici costuri

Parents spend approximately €3,385 in the first year of a child's life, with Romania having one of the lowest costs in Europe. The analysis includes 14 essential products across six categories. Romania's costs are lower than the European average of €4,727, with only the Czech Republic having a lower estimate. Clothing, formula, and diapers account for the majority of expenses. The affordability of these products varies significantly due to differing salary levels across countries. In Romania, essential expenses represent 18.9% of the average annual salary, below the European average of 20.9%.