Basket of goods
The Warenkorb (basket of goods) is a representative selection of products and services intended to reflect the consumption habits of the German population.
Examples from the basket (2024):
• Food: bread, butter, milk, eggs, beef, apples, potatoes
• Housing: rent, electricity, gas, water, furniture
• Mobility: petrol/diesel, bus/train tickets, car repairs
• Technology: smartphone, laptop, TV, internet plan
• Leisure: cinema, streaming service, gym, holidays
• Clothing: jeans, trainers, winter jacket
• Health: medication, doctor's visits, glasses
Weighting: not every product counts equally. Rent (32%) weighs much more than shoes (0.5%). The weighting reflects what Germans spend their money on on average.
Updates: the basket is adjusted every 5 years. New products come in (e-scooters, oat milk), old ones drop out (DVD rental, phone boxes).
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