To Cycnopempty With only a few days left, Greek consumers are facing significant rising meat priceswhich is felt especially acutely this year.
Compared to last year the cost lamb, veal, beef and sausages increased in some cases by more than 30%. The price increase also affected everyday products – pork and chicken.
Comparison of meat prices: Tsiknopempti 2025 and 2026
| Product | 2025 | 2026 | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb (Greek), €/kg | 10.80 € | 13.80 € | 27.8% |
| Dairy veal (Netherlands), €/kg | 17.89 € | 23.95 € | 33.87% |
| Beef chop (Germany), €/kg | 12.99 € | 16.89 € | 30.02% |
| Homemade sausage, €/kg | 6.99 € | 8.95 € | 28.04% |
Other products
Pork (boneless ham)
December: 5.99 € → February: 7.94 €
Alternative range: 7.19 € → 7.69 €
Chicken nuggets (400 g)
December: €4.53 → February: €5.18
Growth: 14.35%
Greek chicken, fresh
December: €5.10 → February: €5.31
Growth: 4.12%
Approximate cost of a table for Tsiknopempti
Large bottle of water: 1.50 €
1 kg of wine: 6 €
2 soft drinks: 5 €
Total: near 131 euros
Thus, a traditional table for Tsiknopempti in 2026 will cost significantly more than a year earlier, which increases pressure on household budgets.
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