This report was prepared by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Palau. The consumer price index are released in quarterly basis. It measures the quarterly changes in prices of a "basket" of goods and services, which are representative of purchases by private households in Palau. This "basket" covers a wide range of goods and services, arranged in the following eight groups: Food & Beverages; Alcohol, Tobacco & Betel nut; Clothing and Footwear; Housing; Household Operations; Transportation; Health, Personal Care, Education & Services; Leisure & Entertainment.

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