Christmas dinner in 2023 will be more expensive. The holidays are getting closer. Not only TV channels are preparing for Christmas. Households are also busy decorating their homes.
Related topic: Christmas will be that much more expensive
Plans are being made for the upcoming Christmas dinner. The Consumer Advisory Center notes that many may have to adjust their choice of festive table products depending on the available budget.
Christmas dinner in 2023 costs much more than before
The products that make it to the table on Christmas Eve vary depending on family preferences in different homes.
However, in recent years, some classic products have become known, the prices of which the Consumer Advisory Center has carefully studied.
Whether it's sausages with potato salad, beef rolls with red cabbage and dumplings, or raclette in various variations – when buying their favorite Christmas dish, consumers will have to spend a lot of money. The price increase averages 27%.
This conclusion was reached by the Consumer Advisory Center after analyzing the market for the most popular food products as ingredients for recipes. Homemade Christmas cookies almost become an exclusive treat when comparing prices in October 2021 and October 2023.
Very few recipes do not include sugar as an ingredient, but the price of sweeteners has increased by 74.6% this year, according to the Consumer Advisory Center. This information is provided by the Federal Statistical Office. This makes sugar the most popular product when it comes to holiday shopping.
- Wheat flour has a markup of 69.6%;
- Margarine 50.8%;
The rise in prices for dairy products is also noticeable.
- Semi-hard cheese should be 38.9% more expensive than in 2021.
- The same applies to sausages (+34.6%);
- Potatoes (+33.8%);
- Dumplings (+30.8%) and beef rolls.
To save on purchases, the Consumer Advisory Center recommends relying on supermarket own brands. Another option is to pay attention to current promotions and discounts.
As for quality, there are practically no significant differences between two price categories. The portal relies on a study by Stiftung Warentest conducted in early 2023.
A total of 786 branded and 628 own-brand products were tested.
Related topics:
- Given the rising costs, one might consider adjusting their traditional Christmas dinner menu in 2023, as highlighted in a report by the Consumer Advisory Center, to ensure the celebration of Life in Germany remains budget-friendly.
- The Consumer Advisory Center's analysis revealed that classic holiday dishes, such as homemade Christmas cookies and traditional German sausages, have seen a significant price increase of up to 74.6% and 34.6%, respectively, which could impact the overall cost of Life in Germany during the festive season.
