Spaniards have experienced a 2025 in which food costs have remained high, although with smaller increases compared to previous years. There are regions where the cost of groceries has risen more than in others, with Ceuta, Asturias and Castilla and León leading this trend. The latest estimate from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) until November of this year indicates that the average increase in the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages at a national level is 2.8%. The change in prices differs by region, with more significant increases in certain areas of the country. In Ceuta, Asturias and Castilla and León, the cost of the food shopping basket has risen by 4.1%, 3.5%, and 3.2%, respectively. There are regions below the average, such as Murcia (1.9%), Castilla-La Mancha (2.1%), and Melilla (2.2%). The type of products has been one of the main concerns for Spaniards, as some items have seen price increases of up to 30.2% in the last year, such as eggs. According to the latest data from the consumer price index (CPI), prices have also risen for beef (+18%), coffee, cocoa, and infusions (+14.7%), as well as fresh and frozen fish (+7.5%).
