Hard Economy Overhaul

A challenging economy rebalance for Euro Truck Simulator 2 (v1.58 – 1.60). Every euro counts. Plan your routes, protect your cargo, and grow your company carefully.
What Changes:
Job Income (harder):
Base pay per km reduced by ~33% (15 → 10 EUR/km base)
Fixed job bonus reduced (600 → 400 EUR)
Freight Market jobs pay 72% of base rate (was 90%)
Cargo Market jobs pay 82% of base rate (was 100%)
Level-up income bonus reduced
Expenses (higher):
Fuel prices increased by 35% in all 36 countries
Ferry and tunnel fees increased by 50%
Garage fuel discount reduced (15% → 8%)
Small garage: 220,000 EUR (was 180,000)
Garage upgrade: 130,000 EUR (was 100,000)
Emergency tow and roadside refuel much more expensive
Penalties (stricter):
Cargo damage costs more per percent
Abandoning a job: 20,000 EUR (was 12,000)
Company Management (harder):
Selling trucks returns 50% (was 60%)
Hiring a driver: 2,500 EUR (was 1,500)
Driver base salary and maintenance costs increased
AI drivers earn less per job
Company profit margins are tighter
Progression (slower):
XP per level increased by ~45%
Hired drivers gain skills more slowly
Recommended for
Players who find vanilla economy too easy
Company mode / long-term careers
Players who want every delivery to matter
Notes:
Works with all map DLCs
Does not change truck/trailer purchase prices
Compatible with visual and sound mods
Place above other economy mods if using multiple
Compatibility: ETS2 1.60, 1.60 Other, Economy 1.60
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