Despite Stable Inflation, Consumers in Cyprus Still Pay High Prices for Basic Goods

Despite Stable Inflation, Consumers in Cyprus Still Pay High Prices for Basic Goods

September 2025 Consumer Price Index Highlights Contradictions in Market Trends

Despite overall price stability and negative inflation rates over the past five months, consumers in Cyprus continue to pay high prices for essential goods, according to the September 2025 Consumer Price Index, as analyzed by the Cyprus Consumers’ Association.

The Association’s main conclusion was that while prices have generally remained stable with negative inflation in recent months, the cost of goods and services continues to stay at elevated levels.

Annual Price Changes

  • Largest annual increases: Coffee (+17.92%), cocoa and chocolate (+15.76%), beef and veal (+15.57%).

  • Largest annual decreases: Potatoes (–43.08%), olive oil (–29.59%), vegetables (–17.94%).

Monthly Price Changes

  • Largest monthly increases: Fresh vegetables excluding potatoes and bulbs (+19.81%), fresh vegetables overall (+12.48%), and children’s and infants’ footwear (+9.59%).

  • Largest monthly decreases: Air transport (–21.80%), transport services (–18.22%), and TV subscription fees (–7.59%).

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