Compared to October last year, the increase in prices was noted for cabbage by 69.1%, grapes – by 46.7%, rice – by 40.3%, oranges – by 28.1%, carrots – by 22.4%, milk canned – by 22%, mineral water – by 21.1%, non-carbonated drinks – by 21%, pasteurized milk – by 17.2%, kefir 2.5% fat – by 16.3%, sour cream – by 15.6%, bakery and flour products – by 14.6%. A decrease in prices was observed for buckwheat by 20.1%, sunflower oil – by 16.2%, granulated sugar – by 16%.

The price level for personal goods increased by 16.6%, furniture and household items – by 15.2%, detergents and cleaning products – by 13.9%, dishes – by 13.7%, clothes and shoes – by 12%, building materials – by 8.4%. Diesel fuel has risen price by 35.1%, gasoline – by 13.6%, liquefied gas in cylinders – by 12.8%.

Prices for sanatorium services increased by 15.7%, complex recreation organizations, health care services – by 14.3% each, hairdressing salons and personal service establishments – by14.2%, in the field of recreation and sports events – by 13.9%, services public catering – by11.3%, education – by 10.1%. Railway and air passenger transport services increased in price by 7.9%.

Tariffs for garbage collection increased by 32%, water disposal – by 27.6%, hot water – by 16.9%, cold water – by 16.4%, electricity – by 12.3%, central heating – by 10.1 %, housing maintenance – by 9%.

Regionally in October 2023 in annual terms, the inflation rate exceeding the republican average was observed in nine regions, the highest of which were in Akmola (12.7%), Soltustik Kazakhstan (12.1%), and Zhetisu (11.7%) regions.

Contribution of the main groups of goods to the inflation of the Republic of Kazakhstan from October 2022 to October 2023

Inflation - an indicator that characterizes the change in time of the average price level for a fixed list of goods and services purchased by the population for personal consumption.

Contribution - the amount of influence of the percentage change in the indicator on the overall value of inflation.

The consumer price index, which characterizes the level of inflation, reflects the change over time in the general level of prices for goods and services purchased by the population for personal consumption.

The calculation of the consumer price index is based on information obtained from two sources:

• data on price changes collected by their direct registration in specially selected for this purpose outlets and places of services;
• household survey materials regarding the structure of actual consumer spending of the population.

The collection of information on price changes is carried out in a selective circle of cities and regional centers, in all regional centers, in cities of republican significance and the capital. The choice of basic trade and service enterprises is carried out locally. Objects of all types of trade and paid services are selected so that the survey includes enterprises with different trading conditions and regularly selling goods (services) of mass demand.

The set of goods and services for monitoring consumer prices and calculating the CPI is a single sample for all regions of Kazakhstan. The list of goods and services contains 508 items, which representatively includes the most representative types that occupy the largest share in the consumption of the population.

The collection of information on prices is carried out directly at the places of sale of goods (services) by price registrars. Prices are fixed for goods paid on the day of the survey, including taxes, but excluding additional fees for their delivery.

• Consumer price index and derived indicators
• Retail prices for certain goods and services in the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Price index and average prices for socially significant food products in the Republic of Kazakhstan

• Methodology for constructing the consumer price index (CPI)
• Form C-101 "Notebook for registering prices for consumer goods and paid services"
• Consumer price Index Quality Report 2021
• Consumer price index, Information and analytical system "Taldau"