Bulgarians earn little and spend little. They are in last position in the European per capita consumption rankings, at 56% of the average levels for the EU. The income and spending level of Bulgarian households indicates that at this time, things are not looking particularly rosy, nevertheless, they are improving - gradually and at a modest pace. Mostly because incomes are going up uninterruptedly and at a stable rate which is allowing Bulgarians to increase their consumption.
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