"A 1kg ham costs about €8.13, and vegetables like potatoes, carrots, parsnips and sprouts have all increased too, according to Switcher.ie. Festive treats have had some of the biggest increases, a Christmas pudding now averages €7.16, up 26pc. Two ­boxes of mince pies cost about €7.65, while two boxes of Roses chocolates come in at €13, up 30pc from last year, it said."
"However, Switcher noted ways to save some money when Christmas shopping by comparing the same basket across three supermarket chains. It found a big gap between the cheapest and most expensive shops. A high-end supermarket basket costs around €107, a mid-market shop comes to €90 and a basket at a discount supermarket costs €75. That means families can save up to €32, or almost 30pc, by switching where they shop, it said."
""For many households, Christmas is already the most expensive time of the year, and our latest figures show that it's getting even pricier. "Food costs in particular have gone through the roof, with the average Christmas food shop jumping by 13pc.""
Average Christmas food shop now costs over €96, up €11 from last year. Dinner for a family of four costs about €59, with a typical 2-4kg turkey averaging €25.67 and a 1kg ham about €8.13. Vegetables including potatoes, carrots, parsnips and sprouts have risen in price. Festive treats saw steep increases: Christmas pudding averages €7.16 (up 26%), two boxes of mince pies cost about €7.65 and two boxes of Roses chocolates cost about €13 (up 30%). Irish households spend roughly €1,197 on presents and €304 on socialising. Comparing supermarket baskets shows potential savings up to €32 and choosing own-brand items can cut about 25% from the food bill; overall food costs rose about 13%.
Read at Irish Independent
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