Ukrainians began to save more on food. So, after the start of a full-scale war, the citizens of the country began to spend 8% less on food than before it.
According to Finance.ua, 70% of Ukrainians began to save on food. Data derived from research conducted by Deloitte. The average check for the purchase of offline products decreased by 8%, although prices increased.
In addition, Ukrainians have become less likely to go to stores. This figure fell by 1.1 times. Orders from restaurants have also declined, with 79% of those surveyed saying they have stopped using this service.
In addition, it is noted that 63% of Ukrainians are ready to save on the purchase of food. And more than 80% have a strategic supply of food at home.
Also, people began to spend less on alcohol. There are 83% of them.
Everything has risen in price
According to the State Statistics Service, in February 2023, compared to February 2022, prices for bread and bakery products increased by 26%. In general, food prices went up by 31.5%. Yes:
- eggs – immediately by 80.3%;
- fruits – by 74.9%;
- fish and fish products – by 44.1%;
- vegetables – by 36.2%;
- pasta – 25.8%;
- oil – 24%;
- meat and meat products – 23.2%;
- hard and sour milk cheese – 23%;
- bread – by 19.3%;
- milk – by 17.4%.
- sunflower oil – by 14.1%.
As GLOBAL HAPPENINGS reported, in Ukraine at this time there is a peak in prices for vegetables. Accordingly, in the future they will decline. It is expected that this will happen with the advent of a new crop.
Source: Obozrevatel
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