Food prices for Clean Monday are different this year. Some foods cost more. Some foods cost less. The Consumer Protection Service looked at many shops. They found that prices change a lot. People should look at prices in different shops.
The survey checked 67 shops in Cyprus. Some food costs are higher. But, some foods are cheaper. For example, some vegetables are less money. This can help people buy food. But, other important foods cost more.
Celery root costs more now. It is €2.32 per kilo. Last year, it was €1.52. Small octopus also costs more. Aubergine dip is more money. Lagana bread costs more too. Tahini and cuttlefish are also a little more costly.
But, some foods are cheaper. Tomatoes cost less now. They are €1.69 per kilo. Last year, they were €3.81. Kohlrabi and cucumbers are less expensive. Prawns are cheaper. Whole cleaned squid also cost less. Halloumi cheese prices are the same.
Prices are very different between shops. Large octopus can cost €12.50 to €25.99. Halva prices are also different. Comparing prices helps save money.
This shows food prices are changing. The survey helps people for Clean Monday. People can save money by comparing prices.