On the eve of December 31, revelers are preparing the New Year’s Eve meal. But with inflation and rising food prices, the French are forced to adapt.
The challenge of this New Year’s Eve is to enjoy the evening without breaking the bank, despite inflation. Foie gras at 150 euros per kilo does not attract many people on the shelves, Friday, December 30. Salmon, from 38 to 66 euros per kilo, requires a little thought. “I’ve never crouched down to look at prices, but this year I’m looking,” joked one shopper. For her twenty guests, Leila looked at the prices of fish on the internet before going to the store. “I had seen 16 slices for 19.90 euros, I hope to find them in store,” she says.
The French are “more careful”
Once you’ve chosen your salmon, the margin for dessert is not very large. In 2022, no pastries, but frozen logs. On the markets too, it is the race to the cheapest product. In this case, the shopkeepers can be of good advice. “This year is really different than usual. I think people are much more careful,” says Ophelia Teyssier, manager of a fish market. The solution can also be to share the costs between guests.
