As every month, the Consumer Council conducted a re-examination of the basket of 770 products most commonly found in chains.
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The findings illustrate the importance of the consumer comparing prices between chains before purchasing the family basket, as part of the need to control price increases and choose to purchase at the cheapest price. The data was obtained from the transmission of actual sales data in chains and sub-chains that are transmitted to the Prices website and include promotions (excluding credit promotions), which change from time to time, and the prices are correct as of the date of the test shown.
The test was conducted about a week before Shavuot, when most of the products in the basket contain cheeses and various dairy and baked goods. The test was conducted on May 21, 2025.
The test shows that although there is no change in the cost of the total basket compared to last month, compared to the corresponding test last year, also about a week ago, there was an increase of 3% on average, with the dairy product categories standing out:
Selected categories that rose above 3%:
Yogurt +7%
Baking products +6%
Milk chocolate +5%
Yellow cheeses +4%
Sheep cheeses +4%
Dairy delicacies +4%
Yogurt drinks +4%
Wines +4%
Milk +3%
Cottage cheese +3%
Notable price differences for Shavuot products:
• Parva Vered HaGalil dark chocolate 6 * 100 grams - an increase of 53% (17.8 NIS on average compared to 11.6 NIS last year)
• Margarine for baking and cooking without added salt Blue-Band 200 grams - an increase of 49% (23.9 NIS on average compared to 16 NIS last year)
• Concentrated tomato sauce 22° Perinir 100 grams - an increase of 24% (2.4 NIS on average compared to 1.9 NIS last year)
• Homemade pesto spread on bread 180 grams - an increase of 22% (18 NIS on average compared to 14.7 NIS last year)
• Thin, chilled, rolled pizza dough, ready to bake, yeast, 415 grams - an increase of 16% (17.5 NIS on average compared to 15.1 NIS last year)
• Chilled Ricotta Parmesan Ravioli Nona Pasta 400 grams - an increase of 12% (21.4 NIS on average compared to 19.2 NIS last year)
• Segal Winery dry red wine 750 ml - an increase of 12% (22.6 NIS on average compared to 20.3 NIS last year)
• Yogurt Pro 20 grams of protein 0% vanilla flavor Danone 200 grams - an increase of 11% (6.3 NIS on average compared to 5.6 NIS last year)
• Large Italian-style mozzarella fresca balls from Gad Dairy 100 grams - an increase of 10% (12.1 NIS on average compared to 11 NIS last year)
It should be noted that prices depend on promotions - excluding credit card promotions - which change from time to time. Prices are correct for the test date shown. Prices are a network average.
The Consumer Council notes that These days, retail chains are advertising promotions for Shavuot, but the validity of the promotion varies between products and between branches of the same chain. "The Consumer Council recommends checking prices on the price comparison website, near the date of purchase, and comparing prices.".
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