Nicosia: Prices for the Easter table have increased, according to data published on Wednesday by the Consumer Protection Service through its Easter Prices Observatory.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Service’s estimates reveal that the total cost for a typical Easter meal for eight people stands at £184.21 this year, compared to £177.46 in 2024. The largest price hikes have been recorded in vegetables and meats. Egg prices are also up, while decreases have been observed in oils and traditional Easter bread (tsourekia).
Specifically, the price for one kilo of lamb meat has increased by 8.34%, with the average price now at £13.46. The price of beef saw a higher rise of 9.64%, reaching an average of £13.50. Pork chops are up 5.88% to £6.25, and chicken breast increased by 4.14% to £8.67.
The steepest increases were seen in vegetables’ prices. The price of greenhouse cucumbers shot up by 194.63% on an annual basis, with the average price now £2.97 compared to £1.01 last year. Field cucumbers followed closely, with a 169.53% rise to £3.29 per kilo. Prices for leafy greens rose by 20%, while fresh potatoes increased by 27.64%.
Smaller increases were observed in flour and eggs, with a carton of 12 eggs up by 5.38%, now averaging £3.05. Cheese used for a traditional Easter pastry “flaounes” is slightly up by 2.09%.
A significant drop was recorded in oil prices. Both olive oil and sunflower oil fell by about 39%. Charcoal prices remained unchanged at £6.19.
The prices of traditional Easter treats remained relatively stable. Savoury “flaounes” increased by just 0.05%, now averaging £13.17 per kilo. “Flaounes” with raisins are 2.56% more expensive this year at £13.37. Large tsourekia (Easter sweet breads) dropped in price by 6.22%, now averaging £4.98. A small increase of 5.6% was noted in large white loaves of bread.
There is a wide price range for large chocolate Easter eggs, with prices ranging from £6.91 to £13.60. The price data was collected on April 14, 2025, with the Consumer Protection Service clarifying that the Price Observatories cannot replace the personal market research each consumer should conduct based on their own preferences, budget, and needs.