Monthly average retail prices for food, household supplies, personal care items, cigarettes and gasoline. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Prices are in Canadian current dollars.

Cost of food in Canada increased 3.40 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Canada Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

From January 2022 to January 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) of food purchased from the store generally increased monthly in every province. In Prince Edward Island, the CPI reached ***** by January 2025, making it the highest CPI in Canada in that month.

The consumer price index of food in Canada has generally increased since 2000. The base year 2002 equals 100 and after that year, the price index stayed over 100 and increased each year until ultimately reaching a high of ***** in July 2024. Since then, the index has slightly decreased but reached ***** again in October 2024.

The price per unit in the 'Pet Food' segment of the food market in Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2030 by in total 0.5 U.S. dollars (+14.71 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the price per unit is estimated to reach 3.85 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2030. Notably, the price per unit of the 'Pet Food' segment of the food market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find further information concerning the revenue in the food market in Japan and the revenue in the 'Milk' segment of the food market in the United States. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending on detailed food categories.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for selected sub-groups of the food component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

In June 2023, the consumer price index for food in Canada reached *****, which represented an increase of ** points compared to the same month the previous year. The consumer price index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services.

This table contains 289 series, with data for years 1956 - 1997 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2000-02-18. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (6 items: Canada; Ontario; Atlantic Region; Quebec ...), Commodities (279 items: Meat; fish and dairy products; Meat products; Beef; veal; mutton and pork; fresh or frozen; Primary meat products ...).

In 2024, the annual growth in food prices in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada reached approximately *** percent. Newfoundland and Labrador had the highest inflation rate among all provinces. British Columbia had a food inflation rate of *** percent.

The operating expenses by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) which include all members under industry expenditures, for food services and drinking places (NAICS 722), annual (percent), for five years of data.

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Food Services provides cost efficient and effective food services that support military activities and that meet client expectations of quality, choice, value, nutrition, and service. This dataset is a report that describes the fixed daily cost of meals from basic food cost and labour cost per base location. Fixed daily cost of meals is a cost that remains unchanged despite changes in the volume of the kitchen activity, including the costs of management staff, base support staff and depreciation of capital equipment. They are normally determined locally for each Base on August 1 for each year.

This dataset provides an analysis of average monthly prices for four essential food items, namely Eggs, Milk, Bread, and Potatoes, in five different countries: Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa, and Sweden. The dataset spans a five-year period, from 2018 to 2022, offering a comprehensive overview of how food prices have evolved over time in these nations.

The dataset includes information on the average monthly prices of each food item in the respective countries. This information can be valuable for studying and comparing the cost of living, assessing economic trends, and understanding variations in food price dynamics across different regions.

Use Cases:

Comparative Analysis: Researchers and analysts can compare food prices across the five countries over the five-year period to identify patterns, trends, and variations. This analysis can help understand differences in purchasing power and economic factors impacting food costs.

Cost of Living Studies: The dataset can be used to examine the cost of living in different countries, specifically focusing on the expenses related to basic food items. This information can be beneficial for individuals considering relocation or policymakers aiming to evaluate living standards.

Economic Studies: Economists and policymakers can utilize this dataset to analyze the impact of economic factors, such as inflation or currency fluctuations, on food prices in different countries. It can provide insights into the stability and volatility of food markets in each region.

Forecasting and Planning: Businesses in the food industry can leverage the dataset to forecast future food price trends and plan their operations accordingly. The historical data can serve as a foundation for predictive models and assist in optimizing pricing strategies and supply chain management.

Note: The dataset is based on average monthly prices and does not capture individual variations or specific regions within each country. Further analysis and interpretation should consider additional factors like seasonal influences, local market dynamics, and consumer preferences.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data was reported at 201.300 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 192.000 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data is updated monthly, averaging 106.300 2002=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 483 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 201.300 2002=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 58.900 2002=100 in Jan 1985. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I002: Consumer Price Index: 2002=100.

This table contains 214 series, with data for years 1961 - 2011 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2012-10-01. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...), Prices (4 items: Current prices; 1992 constant prices (terminated); Chained (2002) dollars; Contributions to percent change ...), Consumer goods and services (61 items: Personal expenditure on consumer goods and services; Food and non-alcoholic beverages; Alcoholic beverages bought in stores; Food; beverages and tobacco ...).

This data table presents monthly data from the Industrial Product Price Index on food and beverage products, according to the North American Product Classification System 2017 Version 2.0. The base period for the index is (202001=100).

According to a survey carried out in July 2023, ** percent of Canadian consumers earning less than ** thousand Canadian dollars found it difficult or very difficult to afford to feed their household. As expected, the higher the income, the easier it was to fee one's household. In fact, ** percent of those earning more than *** thousand dollars found it very easy or easy.

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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Food Services provides cost efficient and effective food services that support military activities and that meet client expectations of quality, choice, value, nutrition, and service. The Canadian Armed Forces Food Services exist to provide food services to Department of National Defence funded customers. This dataset is a report on the national average meal rates representing the average cost per meal per day across Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. This report is also used in the validation of national standards and in determining the effectiveness of Food Services policy.

This statistic shows the annual consumer price index of food purchased from stores in Canada from 2003 to 2024. The annual consumer price index for food purchased from stores was measured at ***** in 2024.