New Year's Table for a Family of 4: How Much Does a Festive Dinner Cost in 2024

Cost of New Year's Table in 2024

According to Главком: A New Year's table for a family of four will cost 3,980 UAH in 2024, which is 10.7% more compared to last year. This indicates an increase in the cost of festive dinners, forcing many consumers to be more cautious in their choice of dishes for the New Year's table.

Traditional Dishes and Prices

Salads: the classics are getting more expensive. Among the traditional dishes often prepared for the New Year's table is the salad 'Olivier'. Its cost is approximately 355 UAH for 3 kg. Additionally, the popular salad 'Herring Under a Fur Coat' (1.5 kg) will cost 250 UAH. Prices for other salad ingredients, such as vegetables, have also risen:

• A kilogram of tomatoes costs 160 UAH
• Sweet pepper - about 180 UAH per kg

Meat and Delicacies. For meat dishes, prices vary. Pork loin (1 kg) costs 279 UAH, while chicken fillet is 230 UAH per kg. Adding traditional delicacies, such as red caviar, costing from 430 UAH for 100 g, and red fish weighing 180 g, costing about 300 UAH, raises the overall cost of the festive table to 4,793 UAH.

Vegetables and Fruits. Prices for vegetables are also increasing. The 'Borscht Set' ranges from 8 to 15 UAH per kg, making the preparation of borscht more expensive. A fruit basket, which is often part of the New Year's table, will cost about 200 UAH.

Beverages and Desserts. The cost of alcoholic beverages, such as brandy and sparkling wine, starts at 418 UAH. A set of non-alcoholic beverages (juice and water) costs 92 UAH. The festive dinner will be completed with sweets, which will cost approximately 324 UAH. The total bill for the experimental basket amounts to 4,256 UAH, indicating a significant increase in expenses for the New Year's holidays.

Thus, the cost of the New Year's table for a family of four in 2024 is considerable, highlighting the trend of rising prices for traditional dishes and products. Consumers must carefully plan their expenses in order to enjoy the festive dinner without excessive financial burdens. This also indicates the overall economic situation in the country, where inflation and rising food prices may impact festive traditions and consumer habits.