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Half of Romanian consumers have reduced their discretionary spending, study shows

March 21, 2025

About 46% of Romanians believe that what they currently buy is only the bare minimum to ensure their daily living due to inflation. 

In the last month, Romanians spent the most on food products (89%), utilities (82%), personal hygiene products (73%), home care products (67%), and medicines or supplements (66%), according to a Reveal Marketing Research study.

Also, 16% of Romanian respondents allocated small amounts for books, 13% of them on travel and vacations, and 7% of Romanians...

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