These discrepancies persist despite the lower purchasing power of Greek consumers relative to those in other eurozone countries.
Coffee prices are set to increase up to 20% in the near future, while chocolate prices will jump 30%
Basic food costs and other staple products like bottled water, soft drinks, and fruit juices witnessed an increase of 13.8%, and fruits were up by 12.3%
However, despite this decline, the general index showed a positive trajectory, surging by 1.7% in January 2024 compared to December 2023
Escalating payroll costs and diners’ dwindling tolerance for higher checks are putting independent restaurants in a squeeze