2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
In August, the cheapest goods in Bulgaria were watermelons and melons, according to a study by the National Statistical Institute. At the same time, lemons have reached record high prices.
The NSI report shows that compared to July 2014, the price of watermelons and melons fell by 16.6% in August. On the other hand, the retail price of a kilogram of lemons reached between BGN 8-10 for the same period.
In the last month the NSI reported an increase in the price of rice as well - by 0.2%, of pork - by 0.4%, of eggs - by 3.2%, of margarine - by 0.5%, of chocolate and chocolate products - by 1%.
Higher prices in August were also fresh spices, which jumped by 0.5%, alcoholic beverages - by 0.4%, fresh and yogurt - by 1% and 0.9%, respectively.
Cheaper in the past month were Dobrudja type bread - by 1.1%, cheese and yellow cheese - by 0.2%, perishable sausages - by 1.1%, minced meat - by 0.5%. oil - by 0.9%.
In addition to watermelons and melons, tomatoes also saw a serious price drop of 16%. Cucumbers fell in price by 5.9% and ripe beans - by 1.1%.
In August, olives decreased by 0.6%, mushrooms - 1.5%, potatoes - 6.1%, sugar - 3.1%, ice cream - 1.3%, mineral water - by 0.3%, soft drinks - by 0.9%, onions - by 5.8% and ripe garlic - by 4.5%.
According to NSI data, Bulgarians spend more than half of their money on food and home maintenance.
Statistics show that the consumption of bread and pasta in the country has decreased in the last month. In August, a Bulgarian ate 22.8 kilograms of bakery products, which is almost 2 kilograms less than last month.
Consumption of vegetables is also lower. The average drop is from 19.3 kilograms per person to 18.4 kilograms. Potato consumption is most severely reduced. It has dropped from 7.4 kilograms to 7 kilograms.
The consumption of fresh milk has been reduced by about half a liter per person. For yoghurt, the decrease is from 7.7 kilograms per person to 7.3 kilograms.
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