The average bill for services in Moscow increased by 13% in the first six months of the year. The biggest price increases were for entertainment (+21%) and sports (+17%). These data are provided by the YCLIENTS service.
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According to the service, the average bill for various services in the capital increased to 2,415 rubles in the first half of the year.
The services that saw the biggest price increase were leisure and entertainment services, with the average bill rising to 2,841 rubles. In this segment, the most notable price increase was seen in bath complexes, where the growth was 40%. Checks in massage studios increased by 13%.
In the sports and fitness segment, where the average check increased by 17% to 2,362 rubles, the most noticeable dynamics were recorded in water sports.
Stretching studios are also gaining popularity among Muscovites, with clients spending 24% more money on them. The average check-up in schools and sports departments has increased by 20%.
The third place in terms of price growth was occupied by the beauty sector, with the average bill increasing by 12%. Thus, in the first half of the year it amounted to 2,321 rubles. The most significant increase in the price of hair removal procedures was 17%. The cost of eyebrow correction and eyelash extensions increased by an average of 14% in Moscow salons.
Another area where services have become more expensive for Muscovites is medicine. The average bill for medical services increased by 9% in the first half of the year and amounted to 3,840 rubles.
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Natalia Gormaleva
Source: RB

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