Supermarket price check: Tesco, Eastville, Bristol
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.
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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







4 Comments
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”
by Gary, bristol
Monday, December 15 2008, 9:15AM
“hotukdeals is very good for those seeking a bargin”
by Steve, Bristol
Sunday, December 14 2008, 7:32PM
“Wow - isn't this an exciting article - well done BEP!”
by Ruby, bristol
Sunday, December 14 2008, 6:42PM
“Just add one pound for Waitrsoses prices”