Namely, goods reduced price by 1% while services went up by 2.4%.
In November 2008 compared to December 2007 retail prices rose by 7.9% and living costs remained the same as in the previous month.
Living costs in November 2008 increased by 8.8% on average compared to December 2007.
The difference between the retail price index and the consumer price index was a result of the various influences that the rise in prices of particular items had on these indices.
By groups, compared with the previous month, the prices of agricultural products increased by 0.9%. The increase was due to the seasonal shift in the price of vegetables and eggs.
The price of industrial food products went up by 0.5% on average.
There has also been an increase in the price of vegetables and fruit, fresh meats and meat products.
The prices of beverages went up by 1.5% on average, while the price of industrial non-food products were down by 2.3% on average. In this group, the price of oil derivatives decreased. The prices of textile goods and footwear increased.
The price of services increased by 2.4% on average.