The cost of labour in Bulgaria is by far the lowest among the EU 27 member states, according to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office. At €3.7 per hour in 2012, labour cost is more than 6 times lower than the EU's €23.5 average, and more than 7.5 times lower than the Eurozone €28.2 average (more details see the German section).
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