Slightly less than the base salary (net income) a family of four will have to pay if they want to travel to the country’s popular tourist destinations. Cycladeslike for example n Naxos or Paros, islands usually chosen by families. And this amount of 592 euros, together with an average car, will pay for a trip to the island and back from there, provided that one of the two children is under 10 years old. Otherwise, the cost will exceed the amount of the basic salary. Cause; ferry tickets for many islandsmainly in the Cyclades, were revalued three times in 2022, resulting in more than 30% more expensive than last year.

For example, a ticket to Naxos now costs 51.50 euros (economy class is a deck with a regular ship, not a high-speed one), compared to 39.50 euros last year. The first price increase occurred in the spring, when the ticket price reached 43.50 euros, followed by another increase in June, reaching 49.50 euros, and another in July, bringing the ticket price to 51.50 euros.

In general, according to the data announced yesterday Hellenic Statistical Office (ELSTAT)ferry ticket prices increased by 25.4% compared to last year.

It is no coincidence that many people, especially when they are going to travel to more remote places, for example, to the islands in the northeastern Aegean, this year prefer to travel by plane and send a car by ship. What is the cost of a four-berth cabin that a family with small children might need for a trip of a few hours and even an overnight stay? It reaches 850-900 euros.

About the basic salary that a family of four must pay to travel to the island.

Not that plane tickets are cheap, unless you have planned many months ahead and made a relative booking very early to pay less. According to ELSTAT, airfare prices have increased by 62.3% compared to last year.

Others also chose to move to the Ionian Island despite its increase. gasoline price and from duties, the cost is less than a boat trip to the Cyclades. For example, the cost of a trip to Ithaca and back (travel by car for two to Kyllini and then by ferry) is 200 euros lower and more than a trip to Amorgos.

Driving to a tourist destination in Ionia or the Greek mainland is far from a cheap option. The cost of petrol and toll from Athens to Petalidi in a family car is around 65 euros. Of course, one would have to calculate the same amount for the return to Athens, as well as the cost of the fuel needed to travel to the holiday destination.

Their prices have gone up too. tourist accommodation, which makes many necessarily choose a short-day vacation in case they do not have a house in the country. Even in the first two weeks of July, it was difficult or impossible to find a simple double room in the Cyclades at a price below 70-80 euros, and in August the prices are not lower than 90 euros. In Messinia, the choice of many Greeks and foreigners, couples and families, prices for simple quadruple rooms in most areas start at 100 euros.

Those who haven’t left yet holiday finally, they must be willing to pay more for the food and drink they will consume on the street, which they already face in urban centers. Prices in the catering sector rose, according to ELSTAT, by 4.6%, but the phenomenon of speculation and non-issuance of receipts did not disappear.

Slight decline in inflation

The CPI showed a slight decline in July, down 11.6% from 12.1% in June, mainly due to a slight decrease in fuel prices and a smaller decrease in electricity prices. Of course, the fact that an upward trend in prices began to appear since last July and, consequently, the distance between the starting point and the current situation is shrinking. On a very negative note, food inflation has reached even higher levels, which means that a lot of pressure on low- and middle-income households continues, and this trend is, in fact, estimated to continue, given that the distribution of new price lists -sheets didn’t stop at markups from suppliers to retailers.

In July 2022, the food and non-alcoholic beverages group recorded a 13% increase (12.6% in June) compared to July 2021, according to ELSTAT, due to a series of increases, many double-digit, in the staples range. nutrition. Prices for oils and fats rose by 27.3%, for bread, cereals and meat – by 16.7%, for dairy products and eggs – by 16.4%, for vegetables – by 13.4%, for coffee – by 11.4%, for sugar – chocolate – by 5%. for fish by 3.6%, for alcoholic beverages by 3.3%.

The price of natural gas remained at unimaginable heights, with forecasts for what will be the winter in Europe as a whole in terms of supply, were not the most favorable, while electricity and fuel prices. According to ELSTAT, consumers paid 178.6% more for natural gas compared to July 2021, while an increase of 55.8% was recorded for electricity. Liquid fuel prices rose by 33% compared to July last year, while solid fuel prices also rose by 9%, driven by increased demand as households look for alternative winter heating solutions.

The ELSTAT figures also reflect price increases for other non-food staples in supermarkets, such as items for direct household consumption (11% annual price increase). Transportation by any means, from IX and taxis to ships and planes, is now much more expensive. Buying a car, in addition to being time-consuming, as in the case of new ones, the waiting period is on average six months, it is also a much more costly business. Prices for new models rose by 12.4%, and for used ones – by 15.9%. Prices for auto parts and accessories rose by 5.3%, maintenance and repair of personal vehicles – by 2.1%.