The rise in prices in Bulgaria hit a 12-year high

The rise in prices in Bulgaria has reached a 12-year high, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). In October, the reported inflation was 6 percent compared to the same month last year - an unprecedented rate since February 2009. In just one month - October - prices have risen by 1.8 percent. Inflation since the beginning of the year (October 2021 compared to December 2020) is 5.4 percent, and annual inflation for October 2021 compared to October 2020 is 6 percent, the data show. The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which is comparable to the European Union, shows that inflation is rising by 5.2 percent a year. Monthly inflation is 1.3 percent. Which is more expensive? In October 2021, compared to the previous month, the prices of goods and services in the consumer groups changed as follows: In October 2021 the prices of the following food products increased: rice - by 2.2%, flour - by 0.6%, bread - by 3.4%, beef - by 3.5%, pork - by 1.1%, ...