The most expensive basket for a family of four, in which county is it the most expensive?

Večernji listIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

The article reports on the cost differences of basic food baskets (temeljna prehrambeno-higijenska košarica) for four-person families across Croatian counties in June 2024. The most expensive basket was in Primorsko-Goranska County at 499.53 euros, while the cheapest was in Sisačko-Moslavačka County at 464.49 euros. The difference between the most and least expensive baskets increased by nearly 11 euros over the month. Prices for the basic basket rose slightly compared to May, but the standard basket (which includes more items reflecting typical consumer habits) saw a slight decrease. Experts note that price fluctuations within counties could be due to shortages of certain products and higher prices for alternatives. Both the basic and standard baskets show regional disparities in costs.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on regional variations in the cost of essential goods, citing research from Koliko.HR and HUZP. It does not take a clear ideological stance, merely reporting findings and quotes from experts without apparent bias toward any political group or ideology.

tportalIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

A monthly study by the price comparison portal koliko.hr, conducted in collaboration with the Croatian Consumer Protection Association (HUZP), reveals that the basic food and hygiene basket for a four-person family increased slightly in June compared to May, with the most expensive basket found in the Primorsko-Goranska county. The basic basket averaged 480.11 euros nationally, while the most expensive was in Primorsko-Goranska at 499.53 euros. In contrast, the cheapest basket was in Sisačko-Moslavačka county. The difference between the most expensive and cheapest baskets reached 35.04 euros, showing a significant regional disparity. The basic basket includes 51 items covering essential household needs, such as bread, flour, pasta, rice, vegetables, meat, cheaper fish, dairy products, and hygiene supplies. Prices per county were calculated based on continuous tracking of retail prices mandated by a government decree from May 2nd, 2025.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on regional price differences for essential goods without overtly favoring any political stance. It reports findings from an independent study and provides context on methodology, including government mandates for price tracking. There is no evident ideological slan