A recent survey showed that Americans are spending over 200% more this year to celebrate Halloween.
The following data might be spooky for your wallet.
The survey conducted by RetailMeNot surveyed over 1,000 consumers and concluded that Americans are spending an increase of over 200%.
Between costumes, candies and decorations, shoppers said that they are spending around $108.62, compared to last year’s expense of $36.18.
Only 59% of consumers are planning on celebrating Halloween this year due to inflation.
According to the survey, the industry reports an increase of 13% in candies prices.
RetailMeNot is offering a 60% discount on Halloween items.
The survey also found which Halloween candy is the most popular this season.
Reese’s are people’s favorite chocolate candy, but M&M’s were replaced by Kit Kats this year.
Below are the survey results on the Halloween candy:
- Reese’s cups – 22%
- Kit Kat – 15%
- Snickers – 14%
- Hershey’s – 12%
- M&M’s – 10%
- Candy corn – 8%
- Skittles – 5%
- Starburst – 5%
- Twizzlers – 4%
For those of you who love to celebrate Halloween, hopefully, these numbers won’t spook you away.
