Israeli Grocery Basket Prices Show Minimal Annual Change Amidst Sharp Product Fluctuations
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A year-long price analysis of 114 grocery items across five Israeli supermarket chains shows the total basket cost increased by only 0.5%. Rami Levy remained the cheapest chain, while Carrefour Market was the most expensive. Individual product prices varied dramatically, with coffee, potatoes, and onions rising sharply, while avocados dropped significantly. The report advises consumers to track specific item prices to manage their grocery budgets.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli grocery basket prices saw a minimal 0.5% increase over the past year.
- Rami Levy was the cheapest supermarket chain, while Carrefour Market was the most expensive.
- Instant coffee prices rose 35.4%, white potatoes 40%, and onions 32.4%.
- Avocado prices decreased by 44.6% over the same period.
- The overall stable cost masks significant price fluctuations for individual products.
A year-long price comparison of 114 products across five major Israeli supermarket chains reveals that the overall cost of a typical grocery basket has remained nearly unchanged, increasing by only about 0.5%. However, this overall stability masks significant price hikes for some individual items, while others have seen substantial decreases.
The study, conducted by C14 using data from Pricez between October 2025 and October 2026, found Rami Levy to be the cheapest chain, despite a slight increase in its basket price. Conversely, Carrefour Market remained the most expensive, even with a minor price reduction. Rami Levy's basket cost rose from 1,198.39 shekels to 1,204.90 shekels, a 0.54% increase. Carrefour Market's basket price decreased marginally from 1,452.15 shekels to 1,450.73 shekels, a 0.1% drop, leaving a significant 245.83 shekel gap between the two chains for the same items.
Other chains showed varied results: Youhananof saw a slight decrease in its basket price, while Victory experienced a moderate increase. Uni-Store recorded the largest overall basket price increase among the chains, rising by 18.88 shekels.
The analysis also highlighted dramatic price shifts for specific products. For instance, the price of 200 grams of granulated instant coffee surged by 35.4%, from 24.30 to 32.90 shekels. White potatoes increased by 40%, and dry onions by 32.4%. Tomatoes also rose by over 20%. In contrast, avocados saw a significant price drop of 44.6%, and beets, sweet potatoes, melons, and Persian rice also became cheaper.
These findings underscore that while the total grocery bill may appear stable, consumers may be paying considerably more for certain staples while saving on others. The report advises shoppers to monitor prices of regularly purchased items and compare overall basket costs to manage their expenses effectively.
