Retail prices

Press, 19 August 1983, Page 2

Retail prices

All prices are in kilograms unless otherwise stated. Prices have been taken from shops in central Christchurch. Retail prices surveyed yesterday do not necessarily reflect the prices at the markets because many shopowners will bave bought produce earlier in the week and paid.higher prices or lower prices.

Asparagus, $lO. Broccoli, $2.50 to $4. Brussels Sprouts, $1.38 to $2.38.

Cabbages, $1.49 to $1.55. Carrots, 77c to $1.15. Cauliflowers, 40 cents to $1.30

Celery, $1.60 to $1.69 a bunch. Courgettes, $lO. Garlic, $8.99 to $9.50. Ginger, $10.50. Kumara, $2.65. Leeks, 50c to $l.lO each. Lettuces, from 69c each. Mushrooms, $4.50 to $6.90. Onions, 88c to 99c. Parsnips, $1.15 to $1.35. Potatoes, 42c to $l2O. Pumpkins, 68c to 75c.

Silver beet, $2 to $2.25. Spring onions, 69c a bunch. Apples, 75c to $l.lO. Bananas, $1.46. Capsicum, $1 to $1.50 each. Coconuts, $l.lO each. Grapes, $6 to $7. Grapefruit, $1.25 to $2.40. Kiwifruit, $1.50 to $2.40. Lemons, $1.30 to $2.50. Mandarins, $1.99 to $3. Oranges, $1.20 to $1.69. Pears, $2.30 to $2.35. Tamarillos, $1.50 to $3.75. Tomatoes, $3.50 to $6.99. Pineapples, $4 to $5.75 each.