The KNSB trade union says a small basket of basic goods cost just over €62 in September. With A-95 petrol included, the items cost 8.6% more than a year earlier.

The union publishes its full price data for the third quarter today, including the cost of living for a family.

Three months ago, KNSB calculated that a family of three needed €1,491 to get by in the second quarter. The same data showed that nearly a third of family income goes on food.