The annual inflation rate for May 2022 compared to May 2021 is 15.6%, data released by Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute showed on June 15.
The consumer price index for May 2022 compared to April 2022 is 101.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation is 1.2%. Year-to-date inflation (May 2022 compared to December 2021) is 9.1%.
By consumer group, the data shows that the largest monthly price increase is for transport, up by just over 3%, for restaurants and hotels the jump is by 2%, and for food and non-alcoholic, 1.8%.
Prices have fallen the most for cultural events and entertainment, where the drop is by over 5%.
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