Christmas markets in Berlin: Mulled wine prices explode!

The Christmas markets in Berlin are more expensive this year than ever! Inflation not only has an impact on everyday costs, but also affects festive events. According to reports from B.Z. the price for mulled wine has increased to over five euros in many stands! Trips in the carousel now also cost at least three euros. Particularly shocking are the prices for specialties that lean on the Dubai trend, which often cost the multiple.

In addition to these fixed prices, the current price situation in Berlin shows that inflation continuously increases. According to statistics, consumer prices rose by 2.0 % in November 2024 compared to the previous year. A decline of 0.3 % compared to the previous month gives hope, but this is more than balanced by massive price increases in food and non -alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. For example, the prices for food climbed by 2.5 %compared to the previous year, which overturned the limits of the budget of many Berlin families, and the popular Christmas season does not remain unaffected by these developments.

price increases as a warning signal

Service and restaurant services are also particularly affected, which also recorded above-average price increases. This development is consent because the prices in education and other services also increase. While the city appears to be festive, the expensive reality in people leaves the feeling of worries. The market where there should be conviviality and joy at home is increasingly becoming a challenge for the wallet, which makes the townspeople and visitors rethink their festive and output behavior while looking for the best prices, as B.Z. reported.