This content has been translated using DeepL

Economics

Vacation inflation slows, but coffee and ice cream continue to weigh on pockets

Despite the drop, some leisure and consumer items continue to be among the main culprits in the rise in prices, while others have surprisingly fallen significantly.

Share:
Inflação das férias desacelera, mas cafezinho e sorvete continuam pesando no bolso

According to a survey by the Getulio Vargas Foundation's Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV IBRE), vacation inflation slowed down significantly, from 7.32% in November 2023 to 2.87% in the same period in 2024, based on the most recent data from the IBGE's IPCA-15. Despite the drop, some leisure and consumption items continue to be among the main villains of the rise in prices, while others surprised with significant drops.

The villains of inflation

Products and services most commonly consumed during trips and moments of leisure led the rises in the period. Sweets, for example, rose from 2.76% to 5.12%; subways, from -1.49% to 10.56% and streaming services, from 1.07% to 10.88%. Ice cream, on the other hand, registered inflation of 8.34% and coffee, 6.5%, reinforcing the impact on consumers' budgets.

The biggest reductions

On the other hand, the period brought relief for some services and products. Airline tickets had the biggest reduction recorded, with a drop of -18.97%. Other highlights include transportation by app (-4.94%) and tourist packages (-4.37%), which helped to ease the budget of those planning trips in the period.

With this variation between rises and falls, vacation inflation reflects market behavior and consumer trends, directly impacting spending related to leisure and tourism.