economy
December 23, 2025
Mapa prikazuje evropske zemlje po cenama hrane: Severna Makedonija ubedljivo najjeftinija, a evo gde je Srbija
Iako su cene hrane u nekim zemljama niže nego u Evropskoj uniji u celini, domaćinstva u tim zemljama često na hranu troše veći deo svog budžeta.

TL;DR
- North Macedonia has the cheapest food prices in Europe (73 euros for a standard basket), 27% below the EU average.
- Switzerland has the most expensive food prices (161.1 euros), 61.1% above the EU average.
- Within the EU, Romania has the lowest food prices (74.6 euros), while Luxembourg is the most expensive (125.7 euros).
- Southeastern Europe and the Western Balkans generally have the lowest food prices.
- Factors influencing price differences include production costs, supply chain integration, global shocks, income and wage levels, taxation (VAT), and consumer preferences.
- Food constitutes a larger percentage of household budgets in lower-income countries, making price increases more impactful.
- Eurostat's price index does not adjust for household income or purchasing power, meaning higher prices in wealthier countries may be more affordable for their residents.
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