10 products that have emptied wallets in the last 10 years

Over the past ten years shopping carts have become increasingly heavy, not because of product weight, but because of costs. ‘National Federconsumatori Observatory has developed a ranking of basic needs, highlighting the increasingly burdensome impact on the budgets of Italian families whose prices have risen the most.

Over the years, the prices of many products have increased: Analysis

L’Price increase It’s a trend that has been with Italian families for years, affecting not only food costs but also other basic areas of daily life. According toNational Federconsumatori Observatorymany citizens are forced to change their habits, moving towards lower quality products, reducing consumption of meat and fish. 16.9% and increased purchasing discount (+11,9%).

These difficulties are reflected in consumption choices that are increasingly being addressed. savingsuch as buying products on offer or about to expire, a practice that has now been adopted. 49% of the people But the economic pressure does not stop there: many Italians, approx 4.5 millionThey even forego medical care, a fact that highlights the urgent need for structural interventions.

Federconsumatori stresses the need for targeted economic measures, such as the review of VAT rates on food or the fight against energy and food poverty. Without concrete answers, the inequality gap risks widening, worsening the situation for low- to middle-income families.

Classification: Is the price high and by how much?

Federconsumatori has analyzed a basket. 100 essential productsComparing current prices with 2014 prices. The price hikes highlight alarming increases for everyday goods, with some Mediterranean food staples topping the list.

An analysis of price increases by Federconsumatori highlights how many everyday products have recorded significant increases over the past ten years, as well as in the past month. Here it is Top 10 Among the products whose prices have increased the most:

1. Pasta (1 kg): The price increased from 1.55 euros in 2014 to 2.85 euros in 2024, recording an increase of 84 percent.
2. Extra virgin olive oil (1 liter): increased by +81%, going from 6.64 euros to 11.99 euros, a jump also attributed to climate-related production difficulties.
3. Risk (1 pack): from 1.70 euros to 2.79 euros, with an increase of 64 percent, which makes it less accessible for families aiming for a traditional breakfast.
4. Rice (1 kg): increases by 52%, going from 2.79 euros to 4.25 euros, a significant increase in the price of one of the staples of the Italian diet;
5. Farina (1 kg): from 0.96 EUR to 1.45 EUR, an increase of 51%, necessary for many home preparations;
6. Canned Tuna (1 kg): Its price increases by 50%, from 13.50 euros to 20.30 euros, making it a less convenient product for daily use.
7. Tomato puree (1 liter): 50% increase, from 1.33 euros to 1.99 euros, which affects one of the main ingredients of Italian cuisine.
8. Chinese (1 kg): increases by 39%, going from 1.29 euros to 1.79 euros, an increase that weighs both on direct consumption and dessert production.
9. Pan (1 kg): The price increased by 33%, going from 3.30 euros to 4.38 euros, affecting a product that is a symbol of Italian cuisine.
10. Coffee at the bar (1 cup): The coffee ritual was also affected by the price increase, with a 20% increase, going from 0.98 euros to 1.18 euros.