April 30, 2024

Athens News

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Prices for Easter goods have increased again


Consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets this Easter as prices for Easter goods have risen once again. Traditional chocolate eggs and bunnies have risen in price by 40% in the last two years, according to the latest figures.

The Easter table is expected to cost more than last year, as prices for a number of products have literally skyrocketed:

Product Name

2022

2023

2024

Lamb

8-10€

12 – 14€

more than 15 euros

Goat

8-11€

13 – 14€

more than 15 euros

Potato

0.6-0.8€

0.90 – 1€

1.20-1.90€

Tomatoes

1€

1.40€

2.20€

Cherry tomatoes

1.5€

1.80 – 2.50€

5.50 – 6€

Bell pepper

1€

2.50€

3.80€

Onion

0.5€

0.60€

1.50€

Pears

1€

1.20€

up to 2.20 euros

Olive oil (17 kg jar)

50€

90€

140€

Eggs

0.12€

0.15€

0.25€

  • Chocolate egg in a patisserie (220 g): from 17 -25 € last year to 19.50 – 28.80 € this year.
  • Chocolate egg in the supermarket (220g): from 4.10€ – 14.98€ last year to 4.70 – 17.20€ this year.
  • Candles with gift: same as last year (20 – 22€)
  • Simple candle: at the same level as last year (0.99 – 4.99€).

What other price increases contribute to inflation? The following goods and services contribute to rising inflation between March 2023 and March 2024:

  • Hotels – cafes – restaurants: 6.4%
  • Clothing – footwear: 5.8%.
  • Food: 5.3%
  • Health services: 4.4%



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