Spaniards will spend on average 684 euros in gifts and celebrations related to Christmas, 8% less than last year, which also means, on average, one third of monthly incomeaccording to data from the survey carried out by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) among people between 18 and 74 years old.
Specifically, the greatest budget reduction will occur in the giftssince it is estimated an expense of 359 euros compared to 391 euros last year, and in planned trips and vacations (86 euros compared to 107 the previous year).
To a lesser extent, Spaniards will cut their spending on Fparties, dinners and luncheswhere they plan to spend 173 euros for the 178 euros in 2023, as well as in the Christmas lottery, where they will invest 64 euros, five euros less than the previous year.
The report shows that also outings for events are reduced or Christmas celebrations. Even so, 63% plan to visit the Christmas markets (68% last year), 53% will go out to see the Three Kings Parade (60% in 2023) and 47% will go out to lunch or dinner with coworkers (50% the previous year). Furthermore, 82% confirm their intention to participate in dinners and meals with non-cohabiting friends and family (89% last year).
A Christmas campaign, where the 50% of consumers believe they will spend more than expected And up to 27% admit that they prefer to give their gifts in January to take advantage of possible discounts. In any case, 35% warn that gift shopping causes them significant stress.
Regarding gifts, Internet It continues to be the priority channel for 37% of those surveyed, compared to 30% who prefer to buy in physical stores, while the rest of the consumers will combine both types of stores to an equal extent.
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