The cost of employing someone in Europe varies significantly, with the highest hourly labour costs found in Northern and Western Europe, particularly in countries like Luxembourg, Norway, and Denmark, while Eastern European countries like Bulgaria and Romania have the lowest costs. The disparities are influenced by factors such as economic structure, productivity, labour market institutions, and cost of living. Non-wage costs also play a crucial role in total labour costs, varying widely across different countries. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)