The cost of living in South Africa is increasingly on the mind of the country’s citizens. With rising prices of basic food items and those in the luxury category, too, it’s interesting to understand which are the most expensive and how they feature and rank among others. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity group’s Household Affordability Index from October 2021 notes some significant increases of late.
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Among these are vegetables such as butternut, potatoes and onions, which have had price increases of 56% and 27%, respectively, on average. Give that a think the next time you are considering whipping up an inexpensive stew that requires complementary vegetables. Maize meal, which is a staple product across hundreds of thousands of South African households, has increased by 4% per 30 kilograms. “Most families now eat maize meal from Monday to Sunday. Women deal with higher prices by buying cheaper brands, and smaller volumes,” said Affordability Index researchers. Full cream milk, which is a hugely key ingredient in the production of chocolate, meanwhile, has also gone up around 4% per litre. The limited availability and subsequent rising costs of coca, in part, are also to blame. And, of course, related dairy products. “The supply of chocolate drivers tends to be the stronger influencer of chocolate’s price volatility,” stated a report from Investopedia. “Many commodities are ...
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