The majority of those surveyed plan in advance how much they want to spend on each item, and most will pay a maximum of HUF 50,000 on gifts this year.

The credit institution has also examined how Hungarians pay for the gifts this year. According to the results, Christmas expenses are mostly covered from the monthly salary, general reserves, or money set aside expressly for this purpose.

Sustainability considerations are also playing an increasingly important role when it comes to gifts, the research revealed.