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 2010 Quarter
CPI Major Groups

Qtr on Qtr % Change

Yr on Yr % Change

Food & Beverages 0.50% 2.74%
Alcohol, Tobacco & Betel nut 0.00% -0.25%
Clothing & Footwear 0.00% -2.10%
Housing 0.37% 0.80%
Household Operations 1.07% 5.16%
Transportation 1.42% 5.00%
Health, Personal care, Educ. & Services 1.96% 1.17%
Leisure & Entertainment 0.00% 0.77%
All Groups 0.71% 2.48%

Source: Office of Planning and Statistics

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