Inflation Impact on Traditional Dishes
Preparing traditional dishes for Christmas or New Year’s, such as roasted pork leg or codfish, has become 27% more expensive this year due to price increases observed over the past year.
Rising Prices of Key Ingredients
According to an analysis by Grupo Consultor de Mercados Agrícolas (GCMA) using data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) and the Federal Prosecutor for Consumer Affairs (Profeco), the cost of preparing codfish this Christmas is 27% higher than last year, rising from 835.5 pesos in 2024 to 1,061.5 pesos in 2025.
- Tomatoes increased by 52%
- Olives rose by 33%
- Bell peppers went up by 28.6%
- Olive oil increased by 27%
- Codfish per kilogram went up by 25%
Smoked Turkey Also More Expensive
Preparing smoked turkey now costs 17.5% more than last year, rising from 784.5 pesos in December 2024 to 922 pesos this Christmas, according to the GCMA calculation.
- Butter increased by 28%
- White wine became more expensive by 22%
- Smoked turkey per kilogram increased by 17%
- Beef and pork ground meat prices went up by 16% and 15%, respectively.
Price Increase in Roasted Pork Leg
Preparing roasted pork leg (adobada or mechada) this Christmas is 15% more expensive than last year, with its preparation cost rising from 603.2 pesos in 2024 to 691.80 pesos in 2025.
- Dried plums increased by 22%
- Orange juice or vinegar rose by 20%
- Pork leg with bone went up by 16%
- Almonds increased by 14%
- Smoked bacon went up by 11%
- Ancho chili increased by 9%
Romeritos Cheaper This Year
In contrast, preparing the traditional romeritos for these end-of-year festivities is 12% cheaper than last year, as the dish’s cost dropped from 717.2 pesos to 631.2 pesos.
- White potatoes decreased by 42%
- Prickly pear cactus dropped by 12%
- However, some ingredients increased in price: red mole paste (39%), romeritos per kilogram (31%), and ancho chili (9%).
Key Questions and Answers
- How much have traditional dishes increased in price? Traditional Christmas and New Year’s dishes have become 15% to 27% more expensive this year due to rising ingredient costs.
- Which ingredients have seen the most significant price increases? Tomatoes (52%), olives (33%), bell peppers (28.6%), olive oil (27%), codfish (25%), butter (28%), white wine (22%), smoked turkey per kilogram (17%), beef and pork ground meat (16% and 15%, respectively).
- Are there any dishes that are cheaper this year? Romeritos are 12% cheaper this year due to decreased prices of white potatoes (42%) and prickly pear cactus (12%), despite some ingredient increases.
