4月澳门综合消费物价指数同比上升0.23% 环比回升0.16%

Core Insights - The overall consumer price index (CPI) in Macau increased by 0.23% year-on-year in April 2025, with a month-on-month rise of 0.16% [1] - For the twelve months ending in April 2024, the average CPI rose by 0.42% compared to the same period a year earlier [2] Price Index Changes - The price indices for Recreation, Sports, and Culture, and Miscellaneous Goods and Services increased by 2.47% and 1.82% respectively compared to the previous year [1] - The food and non-alcoholic beverages category saw a year-on-year increase of 0.48%, driven by higher dining and takeaway costs, while housing and fuel rose by 0.21% due to increased rental prices [1] - Conversely, categories such as Information and Communication (-3.01%), Clothing (-2.35%), and Transportation (-1.67%) experienced declines [1] Monthly Comparisons - Compared to March, the CPI rose by 0.16% in April, with significant increases in the Recreation, Sports, and Culture category (+2.6%) due to rising hotel prices [2] - The Clothing (+0.78%) and Transportation (+0.42%) categories also saw month-on-month increases, influenced by seasonal clothing availability and rising airfare [2] - The Information and Communication category saw a slight decrease of -0.07%, while the food and non-alcoholic beverages category fell by -0.04% due to price drops in fresh fish, seafood, vegetables, and fruits [2] Consumer Spending Categories - Macau's statistical bureau has compiled three series of consumer price indices to reflect price changes affecting different household spending groups [3] - The A and B class consumer price indices cover approximately 50% and 30% of households respectively, with average monthly expenditures ranging from 11,000 to 35,999 MOP and 36,000 to 71,999 MOP [3] - The categories of housing and fuel, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and transportation have significant weight in household spending, accounting for 34.47%, 29.47%, and 8.33% respectively [3]