Easter Food Price Analysis 2025: 7% Increase and Regional Differences

The basket contains eggs , FLOUR, MILK , SUGAR , raisins and yeast, each of which is important for creating kulich, the main dish of the Easter table.

1. Eggs: This year, there has been a drop in prices - in March, a dozen eggs cost 119.6 rubles, which is 6% less than last year, and by the beginning of April the price had dropped to 117.7 rubles.

2. Milk: The most significant increase was in milk - in March, the average price per liter reached 102.5 rubles, which is 20% higher than the previous year. In early April, the price increased slightly and amounted to 103 rubles.

3. Flour: Wheat flour has risen in price by 12% over the year, reaching 67 rubles per kilogram in March. In early April, the price fell slightly to 65 rubles, but is still higher than in 2023.

4. Sugar: The average price of sugar in March was 99.1 rubles per kilogram, which is 4% more than a year ago. By the first week of April, the price fell to 96.7 rubles.

5. Raisins: Raisins also increased in price by 14%, their price was 63.8 rubles per 100 grams in March, and in April it decreased slightly to 61.4 rubles.

6. Yeast: Yeast increased in price by 4%, reaching 11.3 rubles per 11 grams in March, and in the first week of April the price increased to 11.6 rubles.

It is important to consider that the cost of an Easter food basket varies significantly depending on the region. In Moscow, the usual set of products will cost significantly more - about 580 rubles. The rise in prices for such basic ingredients as milk and flour emphasizes the need for careful planning of the holiday budget so that Easter becomes an affordable and delicious event.