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THE STATISTICAL OFFICE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC PLANNING ETC.

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Tel: 784 457 2921, 456 1111 Ext 592/353 Fax: 784 456 2430 Vol.

11 No.1 January 2021 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.

Analysis – 1 Table No.

1 Average Retail Price of Selected Items 3 2 Average Retail Price of Selected Items January 2021 compared With January 2020 5 3 The Consumer Price Index by main groups 9 4 The Consumer Price Index contribution to change by Groups 11 5 Monthly Items by Group 12 Chart No.
1 COICOP Percentage Change for the Month of January 2021 10 * * * 1 JANUARY 2021 The consumer price index recorded an increase of 0.3 percent for the month of January 2021, compared to a decrease of 0.1 percent for the month of December 2020 (see table 3).

During the month of January 2021, the “All Items” index was recorded at 110.5 compared to 110.2 for the month of December 2020.
Two (2) groups recorded increases during the month namely, "Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels” (1.5%) and “Recreation and Culture” (0.4%).

Five (5) groups recorded decreased for the month, “Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages” (0.5%), “Furnishings, Household Equipment and Household Maintenance” (0.2%), “Transport” (0.2%), “Hotels and Restaurants” (0.2%) and “Miscellaneous Goods and Services” (0.1%).
Five (5) groups remained unchanged “Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics”, “Clothing and Footwear”, “Health", “Communication” and “Education” (See table 3).

“Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels” group index recorded an increase of 1.5 percent.

This was on account of an increase in the prices of a pitch pine door (25.0%), paint (17.7%) and electricity (8.6%).
Higher price for an english textbook (16.7%) was responsible for the 0.4 percent increase in the group index for “Recreation and Culture”.

The “Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages” group index recorded a 0.5 percent decrease as a result of lower prices for a number of items namely; tomatoes (22.7%), green pigeon peas 2 (15.2%), sweet pepper (11.3%), chicken – whole leg (10.0%), codfish (3.6%), chicken luncheon meat (3.5%), chicken - drumstick (2.8%) and other cereals (2.7%).
“Furnishings, Household Equipment and Household Maintenance” group index fell by 0.2 percent on account of a decrease in the cost of a broom with handle (5.5%), washing liquid detergent (5.2%) and washing powder (1.4%).

Similarly, the index for “Transport” fell by 0.2 percent due mainly to a decrease in the price of oil filters (29.3%).

The 0.1 percent decline in the group index for “Miscellaneous Goods and Services” resulted from a decrease in the rates for individual health insurance premium (2.9%).
Meanwhile, the point-to-point inflation rate stood at negative 1.1 percent for the month of January 2021 compared to 0.3 percent for January 2020.

The groups that accounted for the largest decreases during the period were, “Transport" (4.4%), “Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels” (3.2%) and “Education” (2.4%) (See table 3).

The consumer price index increased by 0.3 percent for January 2021.
The point-to-point inflation rate stood at negative 1.1 due to relative price changes during the month of January 2021 compared with the same period in the previous year.
Unit Average Price ChangePercentageItemsof EC$in ChangeQuantityJanuaryDecemberPricein20212020PriceINCREASEDChicken - neckLb2.151.620.5332.7Corned beef340g Tin7.267.060.202.8Red applesLb6.325.530.7914.3WatermelonLb3.923.590.339.2Corn flakes12oz Box7.837.750.081.0Paint 1Gal112.9696.0116.9517.7Door - pitch pine36 x 80 inches426.40341.1285.2825.0Electricity Consumption Charge140 KWh105.0696.708.368.6English textbookForm 470.7160.5810.1316.7DECREASEDChicken - whole legLb2.703.00-0.30-10.0Chicken - drumstick Lb3.103.19-0.09-2.8Chicken luncheon meat 340g Tin8.548.85-0.31-3.5CodfishLb15.1215.69-0.57-3.6Green pigeon peasLb9.0410.66-1.62-15.2TomatoesLb5.957.70-1.75-22.7Sweet peppersLb7.087.98-0.90-11.3Other cereals18oz Tin15.3715.80-0.43-2.7Broom with handle Each18.3519.41-1.06-5.5Washing powder400g Pk4.764.83-0.07-1.4Washing liquid detergent450ml Bottle7.177.56-0.39-5.2Oil filterEach32.1345.42-13.29-29.3Health Insurance - individual Single person135.00139.00-4.00-2.9Table 1Average Retail Price of Selected Items3 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantityJanuary January Pricein20212020PriceFOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESBeef - FreshLb.9.008.001.0012.50Chicken - WholeLb.6.926.850.071.02Chicken - Leg QuartersLb.2.622.82-0.20-7.09Chicken - BacksLb.1.721.710.010.58Chicken - WingsLb.4.744.78-0.04-0.84Turkey WingsLb.3.273.42-0.15-4.39Fish - Fresh (Deep Sea)Lb.9.009.000.000.00Fish - Fresh (Jacks)Lb.5.004.001.0025.00Fish - Fresh (Robin)Lb.5.005.000.000.00Chicken Franks340 g Pk6.396.200.193.12Luncheon Meat (pork)340 g8.128.13-0.01-0.06CodfishLb.15.1215.47-0.35-2.26Cornflakes 12 oz14.4813.840.644.62Pasta - Elbows340 g4.764.670.092.04Milk - Evaporated410g Tin3.403.180.227.03Milk - Condensed397g Tin3.924.00-0.08-2.00Bread- Small Loaf, white5 Pk1.891.890.000.00Bread - Large Sliced Pan Loaf (white)Each4.194.190.000.00EggsDoz9.288.440.849.95Orange Juice19 oz Tin9.329.090.232.53Sugar - Brown ( loose)Lb.1.691.620.074.32Sugar - White ( loose)Lb.1.791.780.010.56Flour - LooseLb.1.351.350.000.00Flour - Packaged ( white)2
 kg6.856.840.010.15Flour - Packaged ( wholewheat)2 kg7.187.180.000.00Rice - LooseLb.1.851.89-0.04-2.12Rice - Packaged2Kg10.7410.83-0.09-0.80Bananas (ripe)Lb.1.441.430.010.70BreadfruitLb.2.592.350.2410.21EddoesLb.3.152.720.4315.81DasheensLb.2.641.880.7640.43Sweet PotatoesLb.2.932.430.5020.58OrangesEach0.900.850.055.88TomatoesLb.5.956.17-0.22-3.57Cooking Margarine445g Tub9.709.170.535.78Vegetable OilLitre12.3812.41-0.02-0.20Powdered Chocolate300g Pk10.5910.88-0.29-2.62Hairoun Fruit Cocktail ( not cold)280 ml Bottle2.902.860.041.40Vitamalt310 ml Bottle5.845.780.061.04 Table 2.1Average Retail Price of Selected Items January 2021 Compared With January 2020AverageEC$4 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantityJanuary January Pricein20212020PriceALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TOBACCO & NARCOTICSRum - Local (White)750 ml Bot.32.8532.340.511.58Beer - Local 280 ml Bot.5.055.09-0.04-0.79Cigarettes Pkt.
(10)3.494.01-0.52-12.97Table wine (local)26 oz Bot.23.8823.040.843.65CLOTHING & FOOTWEARTextile material - TerelyneYd.47.9547.950.000.00Textile material - LinenYd.17.9517.950.000.00Men's Shirts - Long SleeveEach69.9569.950.000.00Men's Jeans ( long) - size 30Pair49.9549.950.000.00Men's Shoes -FormalPair78.7879.85-1.07-1.34Women's Shoes - Formal Pair88.6389.83-1.20-1.34Women's 2Pc Skirtsuit ( polyester) largeEach102.48102.480.000.00Women's Blouse ( cotton/Spandex) Each29.9529.950.000.00HOUSING, WATER, ELECTRICITYGAS AND OTHER FUELSRent : Unfurnished House - 2 BedroomsMonth567.86567.860.000.00 Unfurnished House - 3 BedroomsMonth612.50612.500.000.00Furnished Apartment - 2 BedroomsMonth791.67791.670.000.00Cement - Portland ( grey)94 Lbs20.6620.660.000.00Galvanise Sheets 10 ft. Length96.6896.680.000.00Oil Paint Gallon134.43134.430.000.00Lumber - Dressed Treated Yellow Pine (1x12x12) Length74.8372.032.803.89Water - Consumption Charge5000 Gallons37.5037.500.000.00Kerosene1 Gallon6.616.610.000.00Charcoal Sack40.0040.000.000.00Cooking Gas20 Lb.
Cyl.33.8535.49-1.64-4.62Electricity Consumption Charge 140 KWH105.06117.17-12.11-10.34FURNISHING, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND HOUSEHOLDMAINTENANCEBed - Cherry 54"x75"Each1,167.611,181.73-14.12-1.19Double size sheets - coloured/cottonEach105.11105.050.060.06Frying Pan - 12" - non-stickEach55.9855.980.000.00Laundry SoapEach1.211.25-0.04-3.20Electrical Bulb - 60WEach6.306.40-0.10-1.56 Table 2.2Average Retail Price of Selected Items January 2021 Compared With January 2020AverageEC$5 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantityJanuary January Pricein20212020PriceHEALTHDoctor's Fee - GynaecologistVisit60.0060.000.000.00Eye CareTest100.00100.000.000.00Hospitalisation (Private Ward)Day75.0075.000.000.00Drugs for Hypertension Month supply3.623.500.123.43Drug for Diabetes Month supply10.8410.490.363.39Cough, Cold Preparation125 ml.15.1815.180.00-0.02Dental CareVisit145.83134.1711.668.69Chest X- rayTest150.00150.000.000.00TRANSPORT Petrol - UnleadedGallon10.5012.97-2.47-19.04Vehicle License (car) - not exd.
2000 lbsYear590.00590.000.000.00Bus Fare - Mesopotamia One Way3.003.000.000.00Boat Fare - BequiaOne Way25.0025.000.000.00COMMUNICATIONTelephone Service - rental of line- domesticMonth23.6623.660.000.00Telephone - Consumption Charge226 Units18.0818.080.000.00Internet ChargeMonth104.00104.000.000.00Fixed Line Domestic Rate - peakMinute0.080.080.000.00Mobile to Mobile - domesticMinute1.001.000.010.50RECREATION AND CULTURETelevision 26 " Flat panelEach2,014.272,004.589.690.48Cable TV Basic ChargeMonth79.3379.330.000.00Laptop Computer -13.3 " screen 2 GBEach3,891.363,872.6518.710.48Desktop Computer - 14" Monitor 3 GBEach2,103.402,093.2910.110.48Remote Control CarEach267.97258.459.523.68Dog Food (Canned)374 g Tin3.953.840.112.86Dance Admission to Night ClubPer Person20.0020.000.000.00Carnival costume and Band Fees (Adult)Each375.00375.000.000.00 Table 2.3Average Retail Price of Selected Items January 2021 Compared With January 2020AverageEC$6 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantityJanuary January Pricein20212020PriceEDUCATIONPre-Primary - PrivateMonth217.50217.500.000.00Primary School Fee - PrivateTerm850.00850.000.000.00Secondary School Fee - PrivateTerm100.00100.000.000.00Newspaper - LocalEach1.501.500.000.00Exercise Book - Primary - 24 leavesEach0.780.780.000.00Lead PencilsEach0.870.750.1216.00Mathematics Textbook - Form 4Each74.9275.12-0.20-0.27Tuition for local evening classesPer Subject100.00100.000.000.00HOTELS AND RESTAURANTSChicken Lunch - regularEach14.4914.490.000.00Fish Lunch - regularEach17.3215.491.8311.81Fast Food - 2 Pc Chicken and FriesEach17.0517.050.000.00MISCELLANEOUS GOODSAND SERVICESToilet Soap125g3.733.490.246.88Toothpaste130g Tube9.989.600.383.96Men's Haircut Visit10.0010.000.000.00Women's Hairdressing ( Relaxer )Visit69.8269.820.000.00Disposable Diapers (medium)10 per Pk.14.0313.650.382.78Health Insurance - Group (family)≥3 Persons307.00307.000.000.00Legal Expenses (Affidavit)Fee250.00250.000.000.00 Table 2.4Average Retail Price of Selected Items January 2021 Compared With January
 2020AverageEC$7 GroupsWeightDecemberJanuary January 202020212020 Month YearDecemberJanuary 01.Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages21.91120.3119.7117.7-0.51.702.Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics3.87126.7126.7126.20.00.403.Clothing and Footwear3.22104.5104.5105.00.0-0.504.Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels30.0698.199.6102.91.5-3.205.Furnishings, Household Equipment and Household Maintenance6.59112.8112.6113.6-0.2-0.906.Health1.79114.2114.2109.40.04.407.Transport11.84118.5118.3123.7-0.2-4.408.Communication9.41113.3113.3113.30.00.009.Recreation and Culture3.81108.3108.7107.40.41.210.Education1.32109.6109.6112.30.0-2.411.Hotels and Restaurants1.87114.2114.0110.2-0.23.412.Miscellaneous Goods and Services4.31106.5106.4105.6-0.10.8ALL ITEMS 100.00110.2110.5111.70.3-1.1Table 3The Consumer Price Index by Main GroupsJanuary 2010 = 100Percentage Change Over Previous:8 9-0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics Clothing and Footwear Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels Furnishings, Household Equipment and Household Maintenance Health Transport Communication Recreation and Culture Education Hotels and Restaurants Miscellaneous Goods and Services -0.5 0.0 0.0 1.5 -0.2 0.0 -0.2 0.0 0.4 0.0 -0.2 -0.1 % Percent COICOP Groups Chart 1.
COICOP Groups Percentage Change for January 2021 Contribution to Change Change in% ContributionGroupsWeightDecemberJanuary PercentageDecemberJanuary Costto 20202021Change20202021WeightChange1.Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages21.91120.3119.7-0.52,635.772,622.63-13.1-43.82.Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics3.87126.7126.70.0490.33490.330.00.03.Clothing and Footwear3.22104.5104.50.0336.49336.490.00.04.Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other30.0698.199.61.52,948.892,993.9845.1150.3Fuels5.Furnishings, Household Equipment and 6.59112.8112.6-0.2743.35742.03-1.3-4.4Household Maintenance6.Health1.79114.2114.20.0204.42204.420.00.07.Transport11.84118.5118.3-0.21,403.041,400.67-2.4-7.98.Communication9.41113.3113.30.01,066.151,066.150.00.09.Recreation and Culture3.81108.3108.70.4412.62414.151.55.110.Education1.32109.6109.60.0144.67144.670.00.011.Hotels and Restaurants1.87114.2114.0-0.2213.55213.18-0.4-1.212.Miscellaneous Goods and Services4.31106.5106.4-0.1459.02458.58-0.4-1.4ALL ITEMS 100.00110.2110.50.311,020.0011,050.0030.0100.0Table 4The Consumer Price Index by Main GroupsJanuary 2010 = 100Cost Weight10 GroupsAllFood AlcoholicClothingHousingFurnishingsHealthTransportCommuni-RecreationEducationHotelsMiscell-Items&Beverages&WaterHouseholdcation&&aneousNon-TobaccoFootwearElectricityEquipmentCultureRestaurantsGoodsAlcoholic& NarcoticsGas and&and BeveragesFuelsHouseholdServicesMaintenance WEIGHT100.0021.913.873.2230.066.591.7911.849.413.811.321.874.31 MONTHJanuary110.5119.7126.7104.599.6112.6114.2118.3113.3108.7109.6114.0106.4TABLE 5Monthly Index - 2021January 2010 = 10011