Differences in the Standard of Living of Inhabitants of Central and Eastern Europe

This study deals with the standard of living, and its main aim was to determine the standard of living of the population of the Central and Eastern European countries, which last year celebrated the 20th anniversary of their EU membership. The research included a descriptive and comparative analysis of selected measures, divided into seven thematic areas. Based on the adopted partial indicators, a synthetic measure of the standard of living was established and typological groups were designated, including countries with a similar standard of living. The studies conducted in the years 2004–2024 showed significant differences in the standard of living of the population of the Central and Eastern European countries under scrutiny.