Spending on staple foodslike the vegetables, fish, pasta have reduced small and medium households, as well accuracy continues to plague consumers, however the bill remains the same.
According to a survey by GSEE, and as reported by OPEN, Greece ranks second in food inflation in 2023 with a percentage of 8.9. Prices are rising rapidly in the country, with feta alone, for example, having become more expensive by 35% within a year.
These figures are in contrast to inflation which is at the same level as in Europe, with supermarkets nevertheless recording a course towards accuracy.
Yes, Greece is the only country in Europe that had negative savings in 2023, which means that households spent the money they had saved during the pandemic to cover their basic needs, which implies that the salary is not even enough for the necessities.
Quantity decreased, price increased in basic goods – Examples
The bread for example, before 2021 it cost 1.2 euros, in 2021-22 1.5 euros.
The tomatoes before 2021, 5 kg cost 5 euros, while in 2021-22 4.2 kg cost 5.5 euros.
Accordingly, the spaghetti before 2021, 1 kilo cost 1.2 euros, while in 2021-22 we paid 1.35 euros for 820 grams.
Concerning the fishbefore 2021 it cost 10 euros per kilo, while from the 2021-22 period 10 euros cost 870 grams.
The chicken before 2021 it cost 5.35 euros per kilo, while in the period 2021-22 6 euros per 920 grams.
Finally, the milk before 2021 it cost 1.8 euros per liter while in the period 2021-22 800 grams cost 1.62 euros.
It is noted that the prices in this period of 2023 got an even bigger increase.
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