Preparing for Easter. Where to look for discounts and how much to spend on an Easter basket

On April 16, Ukraine celebrates Easter, one of the most important Christian holidays. Unfortunately, we are talking about a holiday under martial law, as last year. But Ukrainians do not think about abandoning the traditional Easter celebrations.

“Every year on this day, the whole family gathers at one big table in the parent’s house. Of course, everything is prepared in advance so that there is enough beauty on the table. Well, we usually cook paska for two or three days. Sunday before the holiday Saturday Saturday a huge basket for blessing in church, or even two. We are collecting grains This year, the products are more expensive, you can feel it, you can feel it, but the holiday is a holiday, we are getting ready.” Focus Valeria Doroshenko, a resident of Cherkasy.

It’s delicious and expensive. What and how much increased in price before Easter 2023

According to scientists of the Institute of Agricultural Economics, in 2023 traditional paska, eggs, homemade sausages, boiled pork, lard, butter, soft and hard cheeses, horseradish and salt will cost about 1208.78 UAH, te. 24.4% more expensive than last year, when the product line cost 972 UAH.

Important

According to the director of the National Science Center “Institute of Agricultural Economics”, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences Yuri Lupenko, the cost of homemade pasta according to the traditional recipe (700 g flour, 6 eggs, 150 g butter, 300 g) milk, 400 g sugar, 40 g yeast , 200 g raisins) will be 169.88 UAH per 1 kg, which is 26.8% more than the cost of Easter cake in 2022.

“This is due to the sharp increase in prices of the main ingredients eggs (92%), sugar (20.5%), butter (21.9%) and raisins (16.7%),” said Yuriy Lupenko. He also noted that flour and yeast prices remained at the same level as last year.

“In 2023, unlike previous years, the price of eggs increased by a record 92%, on average 68.15 UAH (65-75 UAH per dozen), while the prices of other components of the holiday basket increased by 9.4%. economist, the price at the beginning of April last year level,” he says. Yuriy Lupenko reported that in 2023 the most expensive components of the Easter basket are meat products: homemade sausage (0.5 kg) – 175 UAH (340-400 UAH per 1 kg), boiled pork (0.5 kg) – 219, 50 UAH (425 UAH) 459 per 1 kg. Also this year, the price of oil (0.5 kg) has increased – up to 110 UAH. At the rate of 210-300 UAH. Compared with 2022 for 1 kg, the price of boiled pork increased by 31%, homemade sausage – 9.4%, lard – 38.4%.

“If the Easter basket is supplemented with other small components: tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, red wine, its cost increases to 1,463.28 UAH. This is 20.9% more (1,210 UAH) than the cost of the 2022 basket with the same composition . The increase in the cost of the Easter basket is clearly due to the consequences of hostilities – significant monetary and material losses for the domestic economy and Ukrainian families, a decrease in production, an increase in the cost of energy, the complications of the internal movement of products, the uncertainty of many people even about immediate plans,” Yuriy Lupenko is sure.

Main Ingredients. How much is sausage, eggs and paska in 2023?

Focus He scrutinized the prices at major supermarket chains to find out the exact prices of some items that Easter celebrations couldn’t pass.

Important

First of all, it is useful to talk about egg prices. On April 10, chicken eggs of the first category are offered in Ukrainian supermarkets at a price of 63.5-66.8 UAH. for ten. A dozen eggs of the highest category in Kiev supermarkets cost 67.5–70 UAH. But for the selected eggs you will have to pay 73-78 UAH / dozen. The most expensive are organic, and a dozen are sold in supermarkets for 97 UAH.

Another important part of the Easter basket is sausage. Some Ukrainians prefer homemade sausages, which many in the villages still make on their own according to traditional Ukrainian recipes. For most citizens, there is a solution – to buy pre-prepared homemade or smoked sausages for frying. The price in 2023 is 300-440 UAH per kilogram of homemade sausage. If the family prefers the smoked sausage, the cost in April 2023 is 340-726 UAH/kg.

How much does “Krakowska” from different manufacturers cost in supermarkets in Kiev

• M’yasna Lavka/Own line – 363.69 UAH/kg
• Yatran – 453.5 UAH / kg
• Area – 504 UAH / kg
• Ukrprompostach – 433.3 UAH/kg
• Farro – 389 UAH/kg

*As of 04/10/2023, based on a large supermarket chain in Kiev. Prices may vary depending on the store and the network’s pricing policy.

Many people put cheese in their Easter basket. The price of local cheese this year is 265-450 UAH/kg. If you choose from imported cheeses, the price is already higher – 330-680 UAH/kg.

Price of different types of cheese in supermarkets in Kiev*

• “Royal” (Poland) – 429 UAH / kg
• “Ukrainian” (“Surround the Mountain”) – 399 UAH / kg
• “Lizard” (“Shostka”) – 340 UAH/kg
• “Goudamer” (Poland) – 429 UAH / kg
• “Gouda” (Netherlands) – 629 UAH / kg

*As of 04/10/2023, based on a large supermarket chain in Kiev. Prices may vary depending on the store and the network’s pricing policy.

Of course, an Easter basket cannot be without a paska (or Easter cake, Easter cake). Many bake paska, Easter cakes, muffins on their own. as counted Focusin this case, taking into account the purchase of all materials, including raisins, candied fruits and holiday decor, one paska weighing about 0.7 kg costs 230 UAH.

Paska is traditionally sold in stores and markets in weights ranging from 100 grams to 1 kg. And the price is from 26-35 UAH for the smallest to 95-140 UAH for 0.5 kg of paska.

In general, according to estimates FocusAn Easter basket with eggs, paska, sausage, ham, horseradish, salt, butter, cheese and a bottle of dry red wine will cost 980-1100 UAH. But, of course, the correct cost of a particular basket depends on the number of components and the brands chosen, because today you can choose both the most expensive option in the assortment and the economy class option.

Important

It should be noted that in the fight for buyers, supermarket chains often announce promotional offers before the holidays. Sometimes it’s just marketing – the price doesn’t come down, but the discounted cost is indicated on the price tag. But sometimes you can get real discounts. However, to see if there is really a discount, you will need to raise your checks for the last month to find out the size of the discount on the promotional item and whether such a price is really attractive.