Inflation in TRNC increased by 1.61% in February

The cost of living in North Cyprus has increased by 1.61% for the month of February, the State Planning Organisation has announced.

In accordance with this, the inflation rate for the past year is currently 11.80%.

According to the figures published by the State Planning Organisation, there have been increases in the cost of 372 items and decreases in prices for123 items.

The first three goods to see the highest increase are fresh grapes by 83.98%, tomatoes by 80.62 % and cauliflower by 64.56%.

The first three goods to show the highest decrease are pumpkin by 24.87 %, artichoke by 22.58 % and fresh broad beans by 21.69 %.

BRT