Inflationary Rhythm Still Decelerating

In Costa Rica, the inflationary rhythm slowed for the fourth consecutive month, as in November the CPI reported a year-on-year variation of 1.86%, below the 2.07% reported in October.

Friday, December 6, 2019

During November, the goods and services that showed the greatest positive effect were: onion, gasoline and tourist packages. On the other hand, automobiles, papaya and tomatoes were among the main ones with the greatest negative effect, informed the National Institute of Statistics and Census.

The document states that "... In November 2019, out of the twelve groups that make up the index, six presented price increases. The year on year variation up to November 2019 is less than those registered in 2017 and 2018.

Out of 315 goods and services that make up the consumption basket, 49% increased in price, 41% decreased in price and 10% presented no variation
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See full report (in Spanish).

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