Work Productivity Comparison: FRG and “GDR” |
The production per employee in the “GDR” is lower by: | |
| (in %) |
Energy and fuels | 9 |
Light industry | 22 |
Food industry | 23 |
Electro-technology, Electronics, Appliances | 32 |
Building materials | 36 |
Machines and vehicles | 44 |
Textile Industry | 45 |
Chemical Industry | 46 |
Iron and steel industry | 56 |
Total industry | 34 |
Cost of living and prices |
(Federal Republic = 100%) | Relative price [in the GDR]: |
| |
Food and foodstuffs, drinks, and tobacco | 127 |
Thereof: |
bread and baked goods | 53 |
field vegetables | 67 |
fresh meat | 102 |
citrus and tropical fruits | 314 |
fats and oils | 158 |
coffee (from beans) | 450 |
tobacco products | 121 |
|
Clothing | 152 |
Household items | 163 |
Heating and lighting | 53 |
Residence/Apartment | 44 |
Cost of living, overall | 121 |
Source: Werner Barm, “Die Parole Überholen, ohne Einzuholen” [“The Slogan: Overtaking without Catching Up”], Die Welt, no. 174 (July 30, 1970). Translation: Allison Brown