Românii cheltuiesc de aproape 13 ori mai mulți bani pe tutun și băuturi alcoolice decât pe educație • Newsweek România

Romanians spend nearly 13 times more on tobacco and alcohol than on education. In the first quarter of 2026, average household income was 9,444 lei, a slight decrease from the previous quarter. Most income comes from salaries, while social benefits have increased. Urban households earn significantly more than rural ones. Total monthly expenses averaged 8,015 lei, with a notable portion allocated to food and utilities. Only 23 lei per month is spent on education, marking the lowest expenditure among all categories tracked by INS.