Filenews 13 November 2023
Increases from raw materials to energy are not only affecting the prices of products on supermarket shelves, but also going out to a restaurant, a café and generally fast food and takeaway food services.
Inflation didn't start this year but became more pronounced as it was preceded by back-to-back increases in 2022 and 2021. The data of the Statistical Service are revealing how expensive prices have become if one wants to go outside his home and enjoy some things, for which until a few years ago he did not care where their prices were. Besides, it is also a topic of discussion among consumers, as inflation has limited outings, especially if they are families.
Prices in fast food and take away food services were up 6.3% in October year-on-year compared to an increase of 12.6% last year and 2.1% in 2021, prices in canteens appreciated 4.6% in October from 7.9% last year and recorded a price decrease of 0.4% in 2021.
The price of a ready meal was up 5.3%, last year it was 9.3% and in 2021 at 0.6%.
The price of beer rose 4.9% in October year-on-year compared to a rise of 3.3% last year and an increase of 1.4% in 2021, prices on spirits and liqueurs increased 6% compared to a rise of 2.4% last year and a negative change of 1.6% in 2021.
The price of wine rose 7.2% in October, last year the price rise was 2.8%, and in 2021 the price had fallen 4%.
The price of coffee became particularly salty, rising 11.1% against a 17.5% increase last year and falling 0.6% in 2021. Beverage prices were not spared from price increases that are up 11.4% in October compared to 8.7% last year and 1.3% in 2021. Going out is not only eating or drinking but also various other activities.
Prices for entertainment and sports services rose 3.6% in October year-on-year compared to a 9.3% rise last year and 1.1% in 2021.
Prices at hotels, motels and inns rose 10.7% in October year-on-year compared to a rise of 11.9% last year and 3.5% in 2021. But there is also something where their prices have stagnated. Package holidays at home had zero change as last year and in 2021, while package holidays for abroad prices rose 6.1% in October year-on-year compared to a 6.5% increase last year and zero change in 2021.
Up are the prices of entertainment services
Going out is not only eating or drinking but also various other activities. Prices for entertainment and sports services rose 3.6% in October year-on-year compared to a 9.3% rise last year and 1.1% in 2021. Prices at hotels, motels and inns rose 10.7% in October year-on-year compared to a rise of 11.9% last year and 3.5% in 2021.
But there is also something where their prices have stagnated
Package holidays at home had zero change as last year and in 2021, while package holidays for abroad prices rose 6.1% in October year-on-year compared to a 6.5% increase last year and zero change in 2021. An interesting fact is that airfare prices fell with the change being -3.7% in October compared to an increase of 13.5% last year and an increase of 16.93% in 2021.
Beyond the exit, however, there is also pampering. Prices at women's salons rose 4.9% in October compared to a rise of 7.9% last year and 1.4% in 2021.
Prices in hair salons for men and children showed an increase of 0,8% in October compared to 6,1% last year and zero change in 2021. Prices of personal care treatments rose 4.7% in October year-on-year compared to a 2.1% rise last year and 0.2% in 2021.
