{"id":532784,"date":"2021-10-28T17:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=532784"},"modified":"2021-11-02T13:38:42","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T11:38:42","slug":"25-grocery-items-that-have-become-more-expensive-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/532784\/25-grocery-items-that-have-become-more-expensive-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"25 grocery items that have become more expensive in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity group (PMBEJD) shows that food prices increased in October \u2013 and basket prices over the last 12 months have risen by 10%, far outpacing headline inflation.<\/p>\n

The civil society initiative found that its household food basket recorded a significant month-on-month price increase, and remains at much higher levels than October 2020.<\/p>\n

The average Household Food Basket increased by R98.08<\/strong> (2.3%) month-on-month, and R400.83<\/strong> (10.2%) year-on-year. In October 2021, the average Household Food Basket costs R4,317.56<\/strong>. The rise in food prices in October is in line with predictions and are set to continue into 2022, the group said.<\/p>\n

The basket comprises 44 core food items most frequently purchased by lower-income households, who make up most households in the country. Of the 44 foods, 15 came down in price in October; four foods had zero change, and 25 foods increased.<\/p>\n

These were the most significant changes, where prices increased or declined by 10% or more.<\/p>\n

September 2021 \u2013 October 2021 big changes:<\/strong><\/p>\n