Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the movement in the prices of goods and services in a given period of time. The CPI in Palau is collected and compiled on a quarterly basis by the Office of planning and Statistics.

Consumer Price Index: Summary - Quarter on Quarter and Year on Year percent changes
CPI - June 2009 Quarter
CPI Major Groups

Qtr on Qtr % Change

Yr on Yr % Change

Food & Beverages 0.59% 15.99%
Alcohol, Tobacco & Betel nut 0.99% -1.75%
Clothing & Footwear 2.25% -2.80%
Housing -0.99% 3.89%
Household Operations -1.62% -0.80%
Transportation -5.27% -13.11%
Health, Personal care, Educ. & Services 1.81% 1.11%
Leisure & Entertainment 0.0% -0.04%
All Groups -0.64% 1.72%

Source: Office of Planning and Statistics

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