AK-Test Shows: Chocolate Advent Calendars Are Mostly Overpriced

The Chamber of Labor Upper Austria has examined the prices of chocolate advent calendars – with a clear result: Many calendars are significantly more expensive in terms of chocolate content than comparable year-round products. Crafting your own saves money and packaging.

Advent Calendar Prices in Comparison: Chocolate Often Costs Twice as Much

Of the 16 advent calendars examined, the base price of the included chocolate was at least twice as high as comparable products in nine cases. Particularly notable is the Küfferle Cat Tongues Advent Calendar: You pay 12.99 euros for 100 grams – a base price of 129.90 euros per kilogram. In comparison: A standard pack of cat tongues costs 3.99 euros with a kilogram price of 53.20 euros – this means a price increase of around 144 percent.

Only One Calendar Cheaper Than the Standard Product

An exception is the Ferrero Kinder Surprise Advent Calendar with 480 grams of content for 19.99 euros. The base price is 41.65 euros per kilogram – and thus around 32 percent below that of the year-round available standard product.

Cost Savings with DIY Advent Calendar

The AK recommends crafting your own advent calendars – for example, from fabric, cardboard, or other reusable materials. These can be refilled every year. This not only saves costs but also significantly reduces packaging waste during the Christmas season.

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