The cost of Christmas lunch has risen. Here's what's gotten more expensive — and cheaper

Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation's food cost tracker shows almost every item is up in priceA greengrocer says there are ways to cut costs and still have a traditional Christmas lunch

The institute tracks food prices across the nation, and data provided to the ABC shows on average, almost everything is more expensive.The data shows 1 kilogram of apricots on average costs $12.93, compared to $7.90 a year ago. "Oyster prices are going to be similar … but because of the floods and rains, there's not as many oysters available," she said.

Won't be easy under Albanese!!!

'Gotten' ? Really? You can do better

And look at all that plastic packaging! That’s what we have to change.

Why is there so much plastic over the food . Is that handling adding to cosy?

Tell me something that is not rising in price. Just starting to gain pace. Labor are working to accelerate the pace.

gotten? Good grief ABC, when did you Get soooooo American.!

The only response to this article is to correct grammar ? Wow ! Life is tough for many Aussies. Not making such a big deal about one meal of the year might be a good idea and focus on other things like spending time together and bring a plate tradition to a meal than eating !

becomegotten

isk137 we DO NOT say gotten in Australia. 3/10 you must try harder.

Cabbage. Cabbage was cheap the other day. Everyone should have cabbage for Xmas.

Gotten? ABC News? Really

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