This year’s Christmas table will rise in price by up to 20% compared to 2024, reports ΙΝΚΑ – Greek Consumer Protection Institute.
According to ΙΝΚΑ’s calculations, the gala dinner for four people for Christmas in 2025 it will cost 178.85 euroswhich corresponds to 44.71 euros per person.
For comparison: last year a similar set of products cost 156.02 euroswhich means a noticeable increase in costs for the average family.
The main burden on the budget comes from meat products. Turkey (2 kg) costs approx. 26 euros, lamb ribs – up to 34 euros for 2 kgA sausages are estimated at approximately 12 euros per kilo.
Price increases are also recorded in the vegetable category: tomatoes – 1.40 euros per half kilogram, cucumbers — 0.70 euros per piece, carrot — 1 euro per 500 grams, potato — 1.25 euros per kilogram.
The situation in the dairy products and cheese segment is no better. Feta costs 6.50 euros for half a kilogram kaseri or gravera — 9.90 euros for the same volume.
Alcohol and drinks also significantly increase the total amount: bottle of wine – 16 euros, soft drinks — 8 euros for 8 cans, beer – 8.80 euros for four bottles.
Traditional Christmas sweets – melomacarona And courabiedes – add more 19 euros per kilogram. Other desserts cost on average 18 euros per kilofruits – approx. 4.5 euros.
Turkey stuffing remains a separate expense item, the cost of which reaches 17 euros.
ΙΝΚΑ: Christmas table 2025 vs 2024
According to ΙΝΚΑV 2025 “Christmas table” for 4 people turns out noticeably more expensive than 2024. Below is a breakdown by item (where ΙΝΚΑ publishes specific prices) and the overall total.
Prices by position (2025)
| Category | Position | Qty | Price 2025 (€) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat | Turkey | 2 kg | 26.00 | Basic table position |
| Meat | Lamb chops (παϊδάκια) | 2 kg | 34.00 | One of the most expensive items |
| Meat | Sausages | 1 kg | 12.00 | Addition to the meat set |
| Vegetables | Tomatoes | 0.5 kg | 1.40 | Seasonal price |
| Vegetables | cucumbers | 1 piece | 0.70 | Seasonal price |
| Vegetables | Carrot | 0.5 kg | 1.00 | Basic basket |
| Vegetables | Potato | 1 kg | 1.25 | Basic basket |
| Cheeses | Feta | 0.5 kg | 6.50 | Traditional set |
| Cheeses | Caseri/graviera | 0.5 kg | 9.90 | Traditional set |
| Drinks | Wine (bottle) | 0.75 l | 16.00 | The label is not important, the price is important |
| Drinks | Soft drinks | 8 cans | 8.00 | Standard set |
| Drinks | Beer | 4 bottles | 8.80 | Standard set |
| Sweet | Melomakarona / kurabiedes | 1 kg | 19.00 | Holiday classic |
| Sweet | Other sweets | 1 kg | 18.00 | Additional desserts |
| Other | Fruits | kit | 4.50 | Minimum set |
| Other | Turkey stuffing | kit | 17.00 | A separate line in the calculation of ΙΝΚΑ |
Total cost
| Year | Table for 4 people (€) | Per person (€) | The difference by 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 178.85 | 44.71 | — |
| 2024 | 156.02 | 39.01 | — |
| Height | +22.83 | +5.70 | ≈ +14.6% |
Note: ΙΝΚΑ publications often provide a detailed breakdown of positions for the current year and a general year-on-year total. Comparisons “for each item 2025 vs 2024” are usually not fully disclosed in one table, so above is what is indicated by specific prices, plus the final comparison.
The final picture, according to ΙΝΚΑ, clearly shows: The holiday table is increasingly becoming a test for the family budgetand rising prices for basic products are making Christmas a financially stressful time for most households.
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