Celebrating Christmas 2023 will be almost three times more expensive than last year, from strong increases in the food basket and in allusive decoration.
A private study revealed that The average increase will be 277%, based on average increases of 240% in essential products and 31% in decorative products.
According to this work betweenhe essential products that increased their prices the most were cider, which experienced an increase of 350%, rising from $399 to $1,794, on average.
Similarly, the pineapple sparkling rose from $499 to $1,785, and the peanut candy increased from $215 to $743, representing an increase of close to 250%.
On the other hand, products such as sweet bread with fruit ($1,799, with an increase of 153%), almond nougat ($1,569, with an increase of 210%), and semi-soft nougat ($890, with an increase of 212%) , experienced more moderate growth.
Consequently, this variation implies that, while last year the budget for the sweet table was around $4,700, in 2023 it is projected to reach $16,000, that is, an approximate increase of 240%.
The report details that the panorama is more complicated for those who also intend to give the house a decoration referring to the date.
The ceramic nativity scene was the item that suffered the most from the impact of inflation, as it went from $14,999 to $79,999. that is, 433% more expensive. The set of 24 colored spheres increased 360%, rising from $2900 to $11,499, while the 1.80 m tree increased 270%, rising from $20,799 to $76,998.
In contrast, some decorative elements such as the Christmas wreath ($7,999, with an increase of 220%), the set of 50-bulb LED warm lights ($9,998, with an increase of 233%), and the Christmas boot ($7,500, with a increase of 241%) maintained slightly moderate increases.
Consequently, it will be necessary to invest almost $190,000 more in Christmas decorations in 2023, an increase of 315% compared to 2022.
Source: Ambito
