Over 60% of Poles to spend less on Easter than a year ago

The latest survey by UCE RESEARCH and the BLIX Group shows that Poles most often plan to spend up to PLN 200 on Easter food for one person. This is what almost 37 percent of respondents declare. PLN 200-300 is indicated by 26 percent of Poles, PLN 300-400 – over 13 percent, PLN 400-500 – over 8 percent, and over PLN 500 – nearly 5 percent. Since the start of the pandemic, the number of cost-cutting shoppers has increased. This year, due to rising inflation and other negative factors, less than 64 percent of respondents want to tighten their belts before Easter. Compared to the previous year, it is nearly 13 percentage points more. Current reductions are predominantly between 10-20 percent.

"Almost 40 percent of respondents plan to spend less than PLN 200 per person on the purchase of food products. Indication of the lowest level results from the need to save in times of rising inflation. However, the declared amount should cover the purchase of ingredients of traditional Easter dishes, including eggs and mayonnaise, dried fruit, white cheese, butter and many other needed food items," Anna Senderowicz, sector analyst at PKO Bank Polski, said.

The survey also shows that 9.3 percent of survey participants do not know yet how much they will spend on Easter dishes. As noted by Dr. Krzysztof Łuczak, co-author of the study from the BLIX Group, Poles in the past repeatedly exaggerated the amount of food they bought for Christmas that they were unable to eat. As a result, much of the food was wasted.

(MondayNews)