The New Year’s table in 2024 will cost Ukrainians 3,594 UAH, which is 24.8% more expensive than in 2024. The prices of vegetables (+32%), fruits (+49%), as well as meat and dairy products have increased the most, which significantly affects the overall expenses of Ukrainian families.
This was stated by Yuriy Lupenko, director of the National Scientific Center “Institute of Agrarian Economics”, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Scientists have calculated the average cost of a traditional New Year’s table for a family of four.
In 2024, such a table will cost 3,594.05 UAH. If you take into account delicacies, the amount increases to 4,333.05 UAH, which is 27.3% more than last year. The main components of the holiday menu are salads, meat and fish products, vegetables, fruits, bread, drinks and desserts.
Salads
Olivier (3 kg):
cost – 384.41 UAH (+17.7%);
the most expensive ingredient – sausage: 160 UAH for 0.5 kg (+11.1%);
other components: eggs (+35.4%), green peas (+24.6%), potatoes (+70%), carrots (+98.7%), onions (+5.7%).
Herring under a fur coat (1.57 kg):
cost – 168.19 UAH (+21.9%);
main ingredients: herring (119 UAH for 0.5 kg), mayonnaise (25.88 UAH), beets (+22%), carrots and potatoes (price increase more than 2 times).
Meat and fish
In general, the cost of meat products increased by 13.4%:
raw-smoked sausage – 334 UAH for 350 g (+19%);
chicken fillet – 174 UAH for 1 kg (+9%);
herring – 119 UAH for 0.5 kg.
Vegetables
In 2025, the cost of vegetables increased by 32%:
potatoes (2 kg) – 65 UAH (+70%);
champignons – 157 UAH for 1 kg (+15%);
fresh cucumbers – 55 UAH for 0.5 kg (+22%).
Fruits
Fruits increased in price by 49%:
tangerines (2 kg) – 177 UAH.
bananas (1 kg) – 62 UAH.
Drinks
champagne “Artemivske” – 209 UAH per bottle (+17%);
brandy “Shabo” – 263 UAH per 0.5 l (+25%);
soft drinks (juices, mineral water) – 110.95 UAH (+7.3%).
Lovers of delicacies will have to spend even more. A jar of red caviar (100 g) will cost an average of 420 UAH, and 180 g of red fish – 319 UAH. Due to high prices, most Ukrainians will be forced to cut expenses. However, traditions and the holiday remain important, even in difficult times.
