Romania's Gross Average Monthly Income: US$200

Liter of Gas = US$1.30 (Gallon of Gas = US$4.94)

Liter of Milk = US$0.74 (Gallon of Milk = US$2.80)

Liter of Water = US$0.50 (Gallon of Water = US$1.90)

Loaf of Bread = US$0.74

Eggs (12) = US$1.30

Value-Added Tax on ALL Items (U.S. Sales Tax equivalent) = 19%

Romania finds itself in a difficult situation on the eve of integration into the European Union. Romanians have a difficult time making ends meet. On one hand, incomes are low across the board. On the other, the cost-of-living is very high.

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