Prices increased by 3.4% in November
Consumer prices were 3.4% higher on average in November 2019 than a year earlier. Significant price rises were measured over the past year for alcoholic beverages and tobacco as well as food.
In 12 months, compared to November 2018:
Food prices went up by 5.5%, within which pork prices became 14.8%, the price of other meat preparations 11.9%, sugar prices 10.6% and the price of seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) 8.7% higher. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 8.3% on average, within which tobacco prices by 12.1%. Consumers paid 3.4% more for services, within which rent increased by 10.0%. Electricity, gas and other fuels became 0.7%, within which firewood 6.4% more expensive.
In one month, compared to October 2019:
Consumer prices rose by 0.1% on average. Food prices were up by 0.4% on average, within which seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) became 2.0%, eggs 1.7%, rolls 1.3% and other meat preparations 1.1% more expensive. Clothing and footwear cost 0.9% more for consumers. 0.4% more was paid for consumer durables, within which 2.0% more for new passenger cars. The price of motor fuels was 0.7% lower. Consumers paid 0.2% less for services.
In January–November 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year:
Consumer prices increased by 3.3% on average.
Consumer price indices, November 2019
(%)
| Denomination | Previous month = 100.0 | Corresponding month of previous year = 100.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index | 100.1 | 103.4 |
| Harmonised consumer price index | 100.1 | 103.4 |
| Core inflation (seasonally adjusted) | 100.2 | 104.0 |
| Consumer price index for pensioners | 100.1 | 103.6 |