The times when simple pita gyros were an economical solution for food seem to have passed forever. In fact, according to the LiveNews report, the prices are expected to rise even more!
Specifically, as revealed by the president of the Attica steak sellers’ union, new increases will be made, even in popular neighborhoods of Athens and Piraeus, raising the cost even more—the pita gyros is about to break the “barrier” of four euros!
Today’s average price for pita gyros in Attica ranges from 3.20 euros to 3.30 euros. Very soon, however, it will rise to 3.50 to 3.70 euros.
Turnover is decreasing
Since the beginning of the month, turnover in the steakhouses of Attica has decreased by 20 to 30%. Traditional customers place smaller orders to decrease costs, while others have stopped.
Price comparisons are indicative. In Piraeus, the simple pita gyros climbed to 3.70 from 3.20 euros, the most expensive last year.
In Aegaleo, it is sold at 3.50 euros from the 3.20 it cost a year earlier, and in Kallithea at 3.60 from 3.40 euros. Kifissia and Vouliagmeni are already a breath away from the 4 euros, without the increases just around the corner.
Steakhouse owners say they cannot contain prices, as consumers see the cost of everyday life rise while wages remain the same for most.
However, according to MEGA, Mykonos has the lead in expensive souvlaki, with its price even reaching 15 euros in the summer.
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