From the cost of Christmas lunch decorations to gifts, transport, travel insurance, accommodation and ski passes, to holiday loans: Christmas 2024 will be marked by rising prices. According to a joint report by Facile.it and Consumerismo, some expenditure items will be affected. Increases up to 300%.
Between decorations and Christmas dinner, how much will you spend this year?
The survey, conducted by the MG Different Research Institute, estimates that Italians will spend around 11 billion euros on Christmas presents alone, with average per capita spending. 256 euros.
Decorating a Christmas tree will also cost more. The consumerism non-profit notes that, in 2023, the average cost of a tree, lights and decorations was around 233 euros, while in 2024 it will increase to 270 euros. For lunch or dinner, Italians expect to spend an average of 83 euros, bringing total spending to more than 3.5 billion euros.
And at current free market rates, this winter Italians will spend an average of 1,190 euros to heat their homes. The bad news in gas bills is that this figure is due to rising prices of raw materials. 4% upCompared to the last survey in October 2024.
Reduction in petrol and fuel prices
Between Christmas and New Year, around 11.5 million Italians will celebrate the holiday with at least one overnight stay. An average spend of 335 euros per person, The equivalent of about 4 billion euros. However, expensive transport represents one of the main problems of these holidays. According to the survey, more than 7.5 million Italians will use the car for the Christmas holidays, traveling an average of 575 km. But how much will the trip cost in terms of fuel?
The latest data from the Ministry of Environment and Energy Conservation, updated till October 2024, shows that the average prices of both petrol and diesel 1,76 €/l, Summer months and less than the same period in 2023. However, motorway commuters will face significantly higher fares than the national average. For a trip of 575 km, the estimated fuel cost for both petrol and diesel vehicles is around 70 euros.
How will Italians travel these winter holidays?
An average increase in flights has been recorded for the Christmas period. Between 15% and 20%, While railway fares increase across the board on all routes, which can reach up to 300% compared to the annual average. This year’s record goes to the Milan-Reggio Calabria route with Trinitalia: on December 20 the ticket price reaches 345 euros with a change in Rome and a journey of 9 hours and 26 minutes.
Even ferries to the most popular islands, such as Sicily, Sardinia and smaller islands, have seen price increases of between 10% and 20% compared to last year. Ski passes have suffered in the past three years. Increases to 30%While the average price of a hotel room increased by 8.1%, reaching 151.47 euros today. Travel agencies confirm an average markup of 20 percent on tourist packages. Among the most expensive destinations in 2024 are Rome, Florence, Venice, Cruises and, as expected, mountain resorts dedicated to winter tourism.
