Cost of a traditional Christmas table for four people in Greece will rise by about 16-20% in 2025 compared to last year, according to a price study conducted by INKAGeneral Confederation of Consumers of Greece.
The calculations are for only one festive meal at Christmas and include a basic set of products. It is separately stipulated that the costs of olive oil, lemons, electricity, eggs, decorations, candles and other additions were not taken into account: according to the organization, they will add about 10 euros to the total bill.
In 2025, the cost of a table for four people is estimated at 186.85 euros, that is 46.71 euros per person. By comparison, at Christmas 2024 the same set of products cost €156.02. Almost all categories recorded price increases, with the main burden on the budget falling on meat and sweets.
Approximate structure of the Christmas table (4 people)
- Turkey: 2 kg × 13 €/kg = 26 €
- Lamb ribs: 2 kg × 17 €/kg = 34 €
- Sausages: 1 kg × 12 €/kg = 12 €
- Tomatoes: 500 g at 2.80 €/kg = 1.40 €
- Cucumber: 1 pc. = 0.70 €
- Green onions: 1 bunch = 0.80 €
- Cabbage: 2 heads = 2.00 €
- Carrots: 0.5 kg × 2 €/kg = 1.00 €
- Potatoes: 1 kg = 1.25 €
- Feta cheese: 0.5 kg × 13 €/kg = 6.50 €
- Casseri/graviera cheese: 0.5 kg × 19.80 €/kg = 9.90 €
- Wine (0.75 l bottle): 16 €
- Soft drinks: 8 × 1 € = 8.00 €
- Beer: 4 × 2.20 € = 8.80 €
- Melomacarona / courabiedes (traditional Christmas sweets): 1 kg × 19 €/kg = 19 €
- Other sweets: 18 €
- Fruit: 4.50 €
- Turkey mince/stuffing: 17 €
Total: 186.85 € per table / 46.71 € per person (excluding additional costs of approximately 10 €).
It is especially emphasized that desserts also significantly increase the total amount: a kilogram of traditional Christmas cookies melomacarona And courabiedes costs about 19 euros. Drinks occupy a significant place in the budget: wine, soft drinks and beer total more than 30 euros. Cheese prices also remain high: feta costs €6.50 per half kilo, and casseri or graviera costs €9.90 per half kilo.
INKA notes that the main reason for the rise in price of the Christmas table is the general increase in prices for food and drinks, and the real burden on the family budget may be even higher if we take into account all the associated holiday expenses.
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