Supermarket price check: Tesco, Eastville, Bristol

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Sunday, December 14, 2008
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To measure how much prices in the UK are rising, the Office for National Statistics assesses the prices of goods in a virtual shopping basket containing 650 goods and services.

As part of Bristol Fights Back, the Post has been looking at the cost of a selection of these items at supermarkets across Bristol, and comparing prices between brands to see where shoppers can cut costs.

This week, we went to Tesco in Eastville, where prices mostly matched those we found in Morrisons last week.

Large white loaf (800g) – Hovis: £1.24, Own brand: 72p, Tesco Value: 45p

Beef Mince – Own brand (500g): £2.89, Tesco Value (800g): £2

Greek yoghurt (500g) – Tesco Organic: £1.38, Tesco own brand: 98p

Strawberry jam – Bonne Maman (370g): £1.89, Own brand (340g): £1.43, Tesco Value (454g): 52p

Tomato soup (400g) – Heinz: 68p, Own brand: 39p, Tesco Value: 17p

Basmati rice (1kg) – Tilda: £4.49, Own brand: £1.74, Tesco Value: £1.29

Penne Pasta (500g) – Jamie Oliver Fusilli: £1.55, Own brand: 78p, Tesco Value: 39p

Chocolate digestives – McVities (400g): £1.27, Own brand (300g): 77p, Tesco Value: 44p

Frozen pizza – Goodfellas margerita pizza (370g): £2.38, Own brand cheese and tomato pizza (395g): £1.32, Tesco Value (268g): 63p

Cornflakes (500g) – Kellogs: £1.69, Own brand: 95p, Tesco Value: 46p

Pork sausages – Tesco Finest (six): £2.59, Own brand (eight): £1.24, Tesco Value (eight): 48p

Canned tuna (four pack, in brine) – John West: £4.98, Own brand: £2.68, Tesco Value: 55p each, £2.20 for four

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    by John, Bristol

    Monday, December 15 2008, 9:58AM

    “I think the BEP should run turkey watch, I have noticed all the supermarkets are charging half price for the turkeys one week before we need to buy them, I susect we have reports of a turkey shortage and then people paying silly money”

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    by Gary, bristol

    Monday, December 15 2008, 9:15AM

    “hotukdeals is very good for those seeking a bargin”

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    by Steve, Bristol

    Sunday, December 14 2008, 7:32PM

    “Wow - isn't this an exciting article - well done BEP!”

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    by Ruby, bristol

    Sunday, December 14 2008, 6:42PM

    “Just add one pound for Waitrsoses prices”

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