Purchasing power

Purchasing power is calculated on the basis of disposable household income. The disposable household income is defined as the gross income of all household members minus paid income transfers, contributions and taxes. It is subsequently adjusted for composition of the household and number of household members. The standardised disposable household income is termed purchasing power.

Purchasing power is attributed to each household member.

Income figures over the years 2006 and 2007 are preliminary and solely refer to the entire population.