Bulgaria remains the EU country with the lowest nominal minimum wage, but when adjusted for purchasing power the country moves up the ranking and is no longer at the bottom, according to the latest Eurostat data for the second half of 2026. The gross monthly minimum wage in Bulgaria stands at 620 euros as of July, placing the country last among European Union member states in terms of nominal income.

Bulgaria recorded a slight increase in unemployment in June, but remained among the EU countries with the lowest unemployment rates, according to the latest data from Eurostat. …

The rankings for minimum wages shift significantly when adjusted for purchasing power across several European countries as of July 2026. High inflation hits minimum wage earners…