How much has our shopping basket increased in the past year? A C14 test reveals

A C14 test of prices for 114 products in five supermarket chains reveals that the total basket cost has risen by only about half a percent over the year, but certain products have increased by tens of percent. Rami Levy remains the cheapest, Carrefour Market the most expensive.

A C14 test of prices for 114 products in five supermarket chains, conducted using Prices, reveals that the total shopping basket cost has remained almost unchanged over the course of a year – an average increase of only about half a percent. However, prices of certain products have soared by tens of percent, while others have dropped significantly. Rami Levy remains the cheapest chain, with a basket costing 1,204.90 shekels in October 2026, an increase of 0.54% compared to the previous year. Carrefour Market remains the most expensive, with a basket of 1,450.73 shekels, a decrease of 0.1%. The gap between the chains reaches 245.83 shekels for the same products. Products that have sharply increased include instant granulated coffee (35.4%), white potatoes (40%), dry onions (32.4%), and tomatoes (over 20%). Conversely, avocados have dropped by 44.6%, and beets, sweet potatoes, melons, and Persian rice have also become cheaper. The article emphasizes that a relatively small change in the total basket cost does not necessarily reflect the feeling at the checkout, due to the sharp gaps between products.