The cost of the Christmas table will increase by 16-20% compared to last year, according to a price survey conducted by INKA, the General Consumer Federation of Greece.
The prices refer to a table for 4 people and only for the Christmas day, while it is noted that the cost of oil, lemons, electricity, eggs, decorations, candles, etc. has not been calculated, for which, in total, a cost of approximately 10 euros is estimated.
This year, as the consumer organization estimates, the cost for 4 people amounts to 186.85 euros (46.71 euros per person) while last year at Christmas (2024) the cost was 156.02 with the same items.
Indicative prices:
- Turkey Kilo 2 X 13 Euro 26
- Lamb Ribs Kilo 2 X 17 Euro 34
- Sausages Kilo 1 X 12 Euro 12
- Tomatoes 500g 1 X 2.80 per kilo 1.40
- Cucumber 1 X 0.70 Euro 0.70
- Fresh Onions Bunch 1 X 0.80 Euro 0.80
- Cabbage 2 2.00 Euro
- Carrots Kilo 1/2 X 2 Euro 1
- Potatoes Kilo 1.25 Euro 1.25
- Feta Cheese Kilo ½ X 13 Euro 6.50
- Kasseri Gruyere Kilo 19.80 Euro ½ 9.90
- Bottled Wine 0.750 gr. 16
- Soft drinks 8 X 1 8.00
- Beers 4 X 2.20 8.80
- Melomakarona/Kourabiedes Kilo 1 X 19 Euro 19
- Sweets 18
- Fruit 4.5
- Turkey stuffing 17
- Total : 186.85 / 4 = 46.71 Euro per person
The survey calculated expenses for a typical Greek four-person Christmas Day meal and did not include added costs such as olive oil, lemons, electricity, eggs, decorations or candles, extras that INKA estimates could add roughly €10 to the total.
This year’s Christmas table is projected to cost €186.85, or €46.71 per person, which is roughly €30 more than last year’s €156.02 for the same items. Nearly all product categories saw price increases, with meat accounting for a large share of the jump. Two kilograms of turkey are priced at €26, lamb chops at €34 and sausages at €12.
Desserts also contribute significantly to the higher bill, with the traditional Greek Christmas cookies “melomakarona” and “kourabiedes” selling for €19 per kilo.
Drinks such as wine, soft drinks and beer exceed €30 in total. Cheese prices remain elevated as well, with feta at €6.50 per half kilo and kasseri or graviera at €9.90.
INKA said rising prices are the main reason for the higher holiday costs and warned that the real expense for families may be even greater once additional festive preparations are factored in.
