The price of Italian coffee is not the same anymore

Published Jan 11, 2025

Tridge summary

The price of espresso and other coffee drinks in Italy has increased by nearly fifty percent, with a cup of coffee now costing between one and a little over three euros, depending on the region. This price hike is due to a significant increase in the cost of coffee, butter, and chocolate, caused by a decrease in production in Central and South America and Asia. The fall in production is attributed to climate change, logistical issues, and rising production costs. The price of breakfast items, including pastries, has also increased, making breakfast a luxury for many Italians. The price of coffee is expected to reach two euros by the end of March. The new European Union regulation against the sale of products that cause deforestation is also contributing to the increase in raw material costs.

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The price of a cup of espresso, beloved by Italians, has risen after the price of coffee, like butter and chocolate, rose by almost fifty percent, the consumer protection organization Assoutenti reported. In bars in Rome, the price of a cup of coffee has risen from the previous one euro to at least one euro and ten cents. Similarly, cappuccinos and all other coffee-based drinks cost ten to twenty cents more. In Bolzano in the north, the price of a cup of coffee has risen to over thirty cents a euro, and in Naples in the south, it has reached one euro. In Italy, the average price of a cup of coffee has risen to 1.21 euros, an eighteen percent price increase since 2021. In Italy, coffee consumed standing at espresso counters is one of the most popular staples, the price of which does not tend to fluctuate. Italians drink six billion cups of coffee in bars every year. It is considered a social consensus that everyone should be able to afford a cup of coffee. That is why it rarely ...

Source: AgroForum