Statistical Institute announced the cost of living as 2.10 percent in March.

Statistical Institute announced the cost of living rate as 2.10 percent in March.

According to the data published on the website of the TRNC Statistical Institute, the cost of living was 2.10 percent compared to the previous month, 9.65 percent compared to December of the previous year and 66.97 percent compared to March of the previous year.

-The highest increase was 5.20 percent in the main group of restaurants and hotels.

In terms of main expenditure groups, the highest increase was 5.20 percent in the main group of „restaurants and hotels“ compared to the previous month.

4.86 percent in the main group of health, 3.30 percent in the main group of food and non-alcoholic beverages, 3.15 percent in the main group of various goods and services, 2.88 percent in the main group of furniture, household appliances and home care services, 2.35 percent in the main group of clothing and shoes, alcoholic beverages and tobacco main group There was an increase of 1.18 percent in the main group of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, 0.93 percent in the main group of entertainment and culture, 0.74 percent in the main group of entertainment and culture, 0.52 percent in the main group of transportation, 0.14 percent in the main group of education and 0.08 percent in the main group of communication.

The average prices of 493 items increased, while the average prices of 100 items decreased.

Compared to the previous month, the average prices of 493 items included in the index increased, while the average prices of 100 items decreased.

-The 3 products with the highest price increase are melons, newspapers and grapes.

The first three goods with the highest price increase; 126.77 percent melon, 60.00 percent newspaper (Code: 7) and 49.68 percent grape.

The first three goods with the highest price decrease are; 37.47 percent flower cabbage, 31.85 percent white cabbage and 30.21 percent parsley.