The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based on prices in May 2025, is 651.0 points (May 1988=100), 0.20% higher than in the previous month. The CPI less housing cost is 522.1 points, 0.02% higher than in April 2025.
Prices of food and drinks increased by 0.69% (effect on index 0.11%) and cost of owner occupied housing (imputed rent) increased by 0.73% (0.15%). Prices of international airfares decreased by 7.30% (-0.17%).
The CPI is 3.8% higher in May 2025 than in May 2024 and the CPI less housing cost is 2.7% higher than one year ago.
The CPI compiled in the middle of May 2025, 651.0 points, is applicable for indexation purposes in July 2025.