The average price of a basket shop in Edinburgh as…

The average price of a basket shop in Edinburgh as inflation rates soar

As the cost of living crisis continues to put pressure on households across Edinburgh and the rest of the UK.

As reported by Sky News, fresh food prices saw a jump of 17.8 per cent year-on-year for April.

The price of tinned goods and other cupboard essentials have risen by 12.9 per cent.

These new figures have been released as the average price of food and non-alcoholic drinks saw its sharpest increase in more than 45 years.

Altogether, food prices increased by a record annual rate of 15.7 per cent in the month of April.

So, while the price of everything rises, where is the cheapest place to get your groceries in Edinburgh?

Below is a handy guide to which supermarkets show the cheapest prices for the average basket shop in the capital.

Asda

For Asda, a basket of 12 items cost £24.59 altogether, making it the second cheapest place to grab your groceries. Read the list below for further details:

Asda 12 Medium Free Range Eggs - £2.45
Asda Soft White Medium Sliced Bread - 95 pence
Asda Semi Skimmed Milk 4 Pint - £1.55
Asda Mature Cheddar Cheese - £3
Asda Tender Chicken Breast Fillets - £4.70
Asda Just Essentials Apples - 95 pence
Asda Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 4-Pack - £1.70
Asda Salted Butter 500g - £3.95
Asda Just Essentials Beef Mince 500g - £2.49
Asda Everyday 80 Tea Bags - £1
Asda Orange Juice Smooth Carton 1 Litre - £1
Asda Rice Snaps - 85 pence

Total - £24.59

Morrisons

In Morrisons stores, a basket of 12 items cost £26.71 altogether, making it the most expensive place to grab your groceries. Read the list below for further details:

Morrisons Medium Free Range Eggs 12-Pack - £2.45
Morrisons Toastie White Bread - 89 pence
Morrisons Semi Skimmed Milk 4 Pint - £1.55
Morrisons Mature Cheddar Cheese - £3.33
Morrisons Chicken Breast Fillets - £4.99
Morrisons Braeburn Apples - £1.69
Morrisons Baked Beans - 49 pence
Morrisons Salted Butter 500g - £3.98
Morriosns Beef Lean Mince - £3.75
Morrisons Everyday Tea Bags 80 - £1.50
Morrisons Orange Juice 1 Litre - £1.10
Morrisons Rice Crackles - 99 pence

Total - £26.71

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Sainsbury's

In the aisles of Sainsbury's, a basket of 12 items cost £25.38 altogether, making it the second most expensive place to grab your groceries:

Sainsbury's British Free Range Eggs Medium 12-Pack - £2.45
Sainsbury's Soft Medium Sliced White Bread - 85 pence
Sainsbury's Semi Skimmed Milk 4 Pint - £1.55
Sainsbury's Cheddar Cheese - £3.70
Sainsbury's Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets - £4.42
Sainsbury's Braeburn Apples - £1.70
Sainsbury's Baked Beans - 44 pence
Sainsbury's Salted Butter 500g - £3.98
Sainsbury's Beef Mince - £3.20
Sainsbury's Fairly Traded Tea Bags 80 Pack - £1.10
Sainsbury's Orange Juice 1 Litre - 95 pence
Sainsbury's Frosted Flakes - £1.04

Total - £25.38

Tesco

For one of the Big Four supermarkets, the average basket shop in Tesco came to a total of £25.07, coming in at a ranking of third cheapest to shop for your weekly groceries.