According to data from the Observador Cetelem Natal 2022
study, most Portuguese intend to spend up to 100 euros, and only 33% plan to
spend between 101 and 250 euros. This year, only 9% of Portuguese people say
they want to spend more than 501 euros, a drop of three percentage points
compared to 2021.
On average, respondents say they want to spend around 239
euros, 60 euros less compared to 2021.
With regard to the distribution of expenses by category,
most of the Portuguese budget will be invested in gifts, namely 126 euros (21
less compared to 2021). This is followed by expenses on groceries (93 euros)
and, lastly, decorations. Although the latter remains the category in which the
Portuguese least intend to spend, the study's data predict that spending will
be seven euros more compared to 2021 (which corresponds to an investment of 19
euros).