De ce prețurile din restaurantele bulgărești cresc de peste două ori mai repede decât media zonei euro? (Analiză a presei de la Sofia)

Bulgarian Vice Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov highlighted the disparity in restaurant prices between Vienna and Sofia, despite differing living standards. Restaurant associations argue that comparing these cities without considering tax burdens and purchasing power is misleading. Bulgarian restaurant prices are still among the lowest in the EU, but they are rising faster than the eurozone average. The increase in VAT from 9% to 20% in 2025 has significantly impacted prices, contributing to inflation in the sector. While the transition to the euro has had some effect, the price hikes began before this change. Average wages in Bulgaria have also increased, affecting the hospitality industry.