The interannual CPI for November, the last we know, serves as a reference to know how much more expensive shopping will become at Christmas, an already expensive time.
Christmas shopping will be more expensive than ever. Our pockets are already preparing to be able to fill the shopping basket for the usual celebrations of these dates.
The general price increase that we have been experiencing for months is more pronounced in food. We notice this every time we visit the supermarket; That’s why we ask ourselves: how much have our Christmas purchases become more expensive?
Meat is usually the basis of our diet at these parties, from snacks to main dishes. According to final November CPI data, pork is up 50% 12.3% in the last year. This affects both the price of the ham that we will start like the one in the tenderloin What shall we eat for main course?
The families they choose chop will pay even more compared to 2021 as the price of beef increased by 13.2%.
Fish is also not spared from rising prices. In the past year, this has increased its price a 10.9%so the plate of hake in green sauce waves cod shells they will also cost us significantly more.
Those who take advantage of Christmas to eat shellfish You will also notice that it is significantly more expensive than last year. Crustaceans and molluscs have increased their price a 12.5%.
Made as nougat, polvorones or marzipan they are almost entirely seasonal and only sold at Christmas. However, we can foresee that the price will also increase compared to 2021. The November CPI for other food preparations, such as Christmas preparations, is 14.4%.
Alcohol consumption also increases during these holidays, especially in our homes. In this section, the CPI is slightly lower, although it is still at a level that will make families tremble. toast with cava or champagne for a happy 2023 it will cost a 9.2% more than what it cost us this year, now that the price increases have not stopped.
Chart: EITB average
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Source: EITB
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