Shopping List

Press, 19 August 1982, Page 22

Shopping List

Grocery prices have remained static over the last month because of the Government's wage and price freeze. The only price increases have been for cigarettes and tobacco, as set out in this month’s Budget, and for goods that are subject to rail freight. The 8 per cent increase in

The prices for the sample grocery items, shown in the table above, are generally the lowest that “The Press” found at several stores, including supermarkets. Shoppers may be able to buy “specials” more cheaply in their area.

freight charges during July meant that some products including Fleming’s breakfast foods, King-brand pro- . ducts, Timaru Milling Com-, pany, and D. H. Brown products would rise in price, > said a spokesman for G.U.S. Wholesalers, Ltd. The rise. will be only 1c or 2c, depending on the size of the item.

The total for a month's “basket” is calculated on the likely consumption of these items by a family of two adults and two young children. Where prices have changed, last month’s price is shown in brackets.

250g tea Price 98 Units a month 2 Total $1.96; 500g blitter 97 ($1.02) 4 $3.88 ‘ lOOg coffee $2.24 2 $4.48 1.5kg flour 99 2 $1.98 1.5kg sugar $1.18 ($1.30) 2 $2.36 500g margarine $1.10 4 $4.40 750g thick and thin sliced loaf 75 30 $22.50 425g tin peaches 79 (84) 2 $1.58 440g tin baked beans 82 (75) 4 $3.28 1.1kg soap powder $1.70 ($1.59) 4 $6.80 900ml detergent $1.82 1 $1.82 150g toilet soap 39 (41) 4 $1.56 4 roll pack toilet . paper $1.79 2 $3.58 lOOg toothpaste 99 3 $2.97 300g cornflakes 87 4 $3.48 90Og cheese $3.23 ($3.45) 2 $6.46 No. 6 eggs $1.69 5 $8.45 250g plain biscuits 72 (71) 4 $2.88 425g pet food 75 8 $6.00 375g strawberry jam $1.16 4 $4.64 500g frozen peas $1.11 4 $4.44 450g beef sausages $1.47 - 8 $11.76 250g bacon $2.31 ($2.24) 2 $4.62 1.19kg chicken $4.39 4 $17.56 500g steak mince $1.20 ($1.80) 4 $4.80 500g stewing steak $2.70 ($2.22) 4 $10.80 750g lamb leg chops $3.66 ($3.74) 2 $7.32 ■ Total for month: $156.36 Last month's total: $158.15