KSH: the monthly consumption expenditure of the households has increased

The monthly household consumption expenditure per capita increased by about 3.5 percent in the first half of this year, in an annual comparision amounted to 66.5 thousand HUF – the Statisztikai tükör (Statistical Mirror) publication of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reveals.

Because teh consumer prices have not changed in the period under review, the volume of consumption also increased with the same extent – the KSH indicated. The expenditures increased in all areas except housing and household energy. Considering the price differences, only the consumption volume of excise goods fell. (MTI)