The inflation rate dropped considerably in 2016, as compared to the previous year.

According to official statistics, the index was 2.4 %, while it had been 13.5 % in 2015.

The cost of education rose considerably last year – 10%, as did the alcoholic beverages and the cigarettes.

The prices of clothes and footwear grew 6%.

The consumer prices increased 6% in 2016 compared to 2015.