How much does it cost YOU to live everyday? New interactive ONS shopping comparison tool shows the changing prices of everything from groceries and takeaways to transport and clothes
A new interactive tool helping Britons measure the rise in their shopping bills was launched today, with annual grocery inflation now standing at 19 per cent.
The comparison tool from the Office for National Statistics shows how costs have dramatically increased over the past year as overall inflation has soared.
Statisticians said there were 60 grocery items featured in their new tool that saw prices rise by 20 per cent or more and five items that rose by 40 per cent and over.
They said milk, cheese and eggs products saw one of the highest annual inflation rates in groceries, with a 30 per cent increase in the 12 months to March 2023.
Hard cheese such as emmental and gruyere has seen the largest rise with an annual inflation rate of 44 per cent, increasing from £6.92 to £9.98 the year to March 2023.
Across fast food and takeaways, fish and chips saw the largest increase at 19 per cent, while the price of a pub hot meal went up 13 per cent or £1.25 to an average of £11.05. The price of an alcoholic drink is also up, with gin, vodka and liqueurs rising.
Here, try using the new tool from the Office for National Statistics by searching for items in the search box or list to add to your shopping basket and create a total:
