The survey compares 12 basic food items across eight major retailers in South Africa.
400g Smooth Black Cat peanut butterThe price of sunflower oil increased by R15 at Makro and R7 at Woolworths in just over a month.
According to Outlier, monthly fluctuations in grocery prices are normal as some months reflect wider fluctuations than others.Comparing sugar and maize meal, the survey found that while the cheapest 2.5kg packet of sugar costs R44.99 at Food Lover’s Market, Huletts-branded sugar is priced at R53.99 at Woolworths.
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