Overview
- Condusef reports that families in Mexico spend just over 19,000 pesos on Christmas food, decorations and gifts on average.
- Banamex economist Juan Luis Ordaz advises setting a realistic December budget, dividing expenses by category and avoiding impulse purchases.
- Excélsior outlines practical tactics such as creating prioritized gift lists, activating price alerts and checking seller reviews to avoid bad buys.
- Shoppers are urged to verify price histories to spot simulated discounts and to choose channels by product tier, using marketplaces for low-cost items and retailers with guarantees for premium gifts.
- Planning menus and buying nonperishables early can lower dinner costs, with portion guides and bulk or market purchases helping reduce waste and overall outlay.