Still haven’t made it out to the shops for your Christmas shopping? We get it—it’s been a hectic time of the year so taking the time out of your busy day to wander around the shops is probably the last thing you feel like doing. And while the holiday season isn’t all about gifting, there can be something so special about selecting the perfect present for the special people in your life. With so many other expenses (food, drinks, dining out, family excursions…) during this festive time, we’ve rounded up all our favourite gifts you can purchase for under $50.
What does the average Christmas gift cost?
It’s hard to put an accurate figure on this. The cost of a Christmas gift will range wildly between person to person, who you’re gifting to (you probably won’t spend the same amount on your daughter compared to your office secret Santa, right?), and your financial circumstances. You’ll often find Christmas gifts categorised into presents under $500, under $100, under $50, under $25 and some smaller gifts under $10.
What is a realistic budget for Christmas gifts?
An article published by Retail World Magazine found Australians are budgeting $80 more on Christmas gifts this year compared to 2023. And while this is an average costing, the article revealed the total gift budgets for 2024 are a little under $500.
Every one is different so if this figure looks far too large for you, then don’t stress. Christmas time can be a challenge on your wallets so don’t feel like you need to meet this figure.
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