Christmas 2021: 55% of Peruvians indicate that they will spend less on gifts than the previous year

Christmas 2021: 55% of Peruvians indicate that they will spend less on gifts than the previous year

Yes OK December It is characterized by being one of the most colorful and illuminated months, it is also one of the most commercial. That’s why rising prices are as popular a reality as the tradition of giving gifts. Against this background, a study by Global Research Marketing has revealed that by Christmas 2021 the inclination of citizens towards buying gifts has changed.

In the eastern, central and northern areas of the country, 55% of Peruvians have indicated that this year they will spend less money for those special purchases than they used during the 2020 Christmas holidays. Only 36% will spend the same budget as last year and only 9% assured that they will invest more.

Why this change in the budget for holiday gifts?

“This is due to the economic situation of Peruvians, which has been impacted by the pandemic that resulted in unemployment, salary reduction, among other consequences,” said Giuliana Reyna, general manager of GRM, in an interview for Gestión.

The study also estimates that families will allocate an average of S / 1,500 to buy gifts, dinner and other products or services related to the holidays. Meanwhile, the Lima citizens and Peruvians from the northern part of the country are the ones who will allocate a greater number on these dates.

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