According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), prices for classic Valentine’s Day gifts rose more than usual last year.
The cost of chocolates increased by 17.8 % from 2024 to 2025, while fresh cut flowers were 5.3 % more expensive.
Those who chose to dine out rather than give chocolates or flowers also spent more.
Meals and drinks in restaurants, cafés, bars and similar venues were 3.6 % pricier in 2025 compared with 2024. In comparison, the overall consumer price index grew by 2.2 % over the same period.
In a medium‑term comparison, classic Valentine’s Day gifts have also become noticeably costlier.
From 2020 to 2025, chocolates saw a price rise of 41.7 %, fresh cut flowers increased by 38.2 %, and food and drink in restaurants, cafés, bars and alike jumped 31.8 %. Across the board, consumer prices rose 21.9 % over that five‑year span.