Glassware, kitchen utensils and chocolate are among the Christmas presents which have risen the most in price in the 12 months to December 2025.

Personal finance research and comparison website NimbleFins crunched the numbers to find which gifts are hurting wallets most - and also found a number of items that are now cheaper than they were last year.

Those looking to spoil a special someone with jewellery this Christmas will find prices are up 8.9% year-on-year, while clothing is up 0.5% and sports equipment is down 1.9%.

The biggest price increase is for chocolate which is up 15.5%.

However a number of items have fallen in price year on year. So those looking for a good value gift could look at coffee machine and tea maker equipment which has dropped in price by 5.1%.

Glassware, crystal-ware, ceramic ware and chinaware, which had risen 13% in 2023, rose another 1.1% in 2025.

Major appliances, games and hobbies and toys have all dropped in price.

Alcohol is often a popular present; prices have increased 4% overall, year on year.

NimbleFins co-founder and CEO Erin Yurday said: "It feels like inflation has peaked for the UK but there are still some gifts which have soared this year. NimbleFins wants people to make the most of their money so hopefully this will help families pick better value items for their loved ones, and avoid those presents that have really gone up in price.

"Swapping chocolate for games or hobby entertainment might be more cost-effective for stocking fillers, or children, while those looking at bigger items might want to avoid jewellery and look at small electric goods or coffee machines instead."

In other research, NimbleFins has also calculated the average cost of electricity per kWh in the UK this year, as well as the varying costs people are facing across the country. Those in Yorkshire and East Midlands are paying less than those in Merseyside, North Wales and London, analysis showed.

Notes:

• The price of games, toys and hobbies overall has risen 2% but we broke these numbers down further to show games and hobbies had fallen 1% in price, while toys had increased 4%.

• Major appliances and small electric goods include: irons, kettles, heaters, electric fans, as well as large goods such as vacuum cleaners, fridge/freezers and washing machines.

• Personal care includes toiletries and hair and beauty products plus hair and beauty services.