Water Bills Surge in Northern Cyprus, but Green Peas Get Cheaper

The TRNC Statistical Institute has reported that inflation in February stood at 2.16%, with prices rising 4.21% compared to January. The annual inflation rate in Northern Cyprus has now reached 47.10%.

According to the General Consumer Price Index, the largest price increase was recorded in the Education category, which rose by 6.22%. Prices for various goods and services increased by 4.17%, healthcare by 3.50%, and housing by 3.44%. Meanwhile, the clothing and footwear category saw a 2.17% decline.

Biggest Price Increases in February:

• Newspapers – +50.00%
• Prepaid mobile tariffs – +40.55%
• Water bills – +39.77%

Items That Got Cheaper:

• Green peas – -28.98%
• Red cabbage – -27.95%
• Lettuce – -26.84%