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Economy · Full coverage

Consumer Group Finds Holiday Shopping Basket Prices Down 1% Annually

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By הילי קרן

First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago

What happened

A Consumer Council survey found that the average cost of a holiday shopping basket in Israel has decreased by 1% compared to last year, but is up 7% from before the war. Rami Levy was identified as the cheapest supermarket chain, while Super Yuda was the most expensive.

  • 01Holiday shopping basket prices are down 1% year-over-year.
  • 02Prices are up 7% compared to before the October 7th war.
  • 03Rami Levy is the cheapest supermarket chain.
  • 04Super Yuda is the most expensive supermarket chain.
  • 05Avocado prices increased by 31%.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Consumer Group Finds Holiday Shopping Basket Prices Down 1% Annually
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Consumer Group Finds Holiday Shopping Basket Prices Drop Slightly Year-Over-Year

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