Consumers hit hard as food costs 10% more than last year

Food costs 10% more in South Africa than it did one year ago, with basics such as eggs, milk and vegetables being more expensive.

Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group , has unpacked the cost of the basic food basket, which shows the average cost increased by R461.70 , from R4,609.89 in May 2022 to R5,071.59 in May 2023.tracks food price data from 47 supermarkets and 32 butcheries in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg, Mtubatuba and Springbok in Northern Cape.Maize meal, tea, full cream milk, eggs, peanut butter, salt and spinach increased by 2% or more.The national minimum wage is R25.

“The wage workers earn is not to sustain themselves alone, it is used to support the entire family. One wage typically must support four people.

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