Statistics Canada

Average retail food prices in Canada, August 2026

Monthly average prices for 104 food items in Canada and in each province, as published by Statistics Canada. Latest month: August 2026. For each item we show the price trend since 2017 and the change over 12 months and 5 years.

104food items
+2.8%typical change over 12 months
12provinces and territorial capitals
ItemAverage price12 months5 years
Almonds, 200 grams$5.55+6.5%+2.0%
Apple juice, 2 litres$4.12+7.0%+53.7%
Apples, per kilogram$6.47+4.9%+20.9%
Avocado, unit$1.98+2.1%+9.4%
Bacon, 500 grams$6.58-14.1%-7.1%
Bananas, per kilogram$1.89+12.5%+17.4%
Beef rib cuts, per kilogram$36.08+7.9%+38.2%
Beef stewing cuts, per kilogram$23.26+10.3%+41.2%
Beef striploin cuts, per kilogram$35.90+16.6%+29.0%
Beef top sirloin cuts, per kilogram$27.81-1.6%+57.7%
Block cheese, 500 grams$7.05+0.6%+12.1%
Broccoli, unit$2.44+6.6%+3.8%
Brown rice, 900 grams$5.87+1.0%+18.1%
Butter, 454 grams$5.68-0.2%+11.8%
Cabbage, per kilogram$2.63+2.3%+24.1%
Canned baked beans, 398 millilitres$1.64-12.3%+35.5%
Canned beans and lentils, 540 millilitres$1.70+1.8%+30.8%
Canned corn, 341 millilitres$1.69+6.3%+24.3%
Canned peach, 398 millilitres$2.530.0%+15.5%
Canned pear, 398 millilitres$2.91-2.0%+26.0%
Canned salmon, 213 grams$5.59+15.5%+20.5%
Canned soup, 284 millilitres$1.33-7.6%+40.0%
Canned tomatoes, 796 millilitres$2.18+7.4%+29.8%
Canned tuna, 170 grams$1.70+5.6%+5.6%
Canola oil, 3 litres$10.92+4.0%+22.6%
Cantaloupe, unit$2.81+12.0%+9.3%
Carrots, 1.36 kilograms$3.89+4.3%+26.3%
Celery, unit$2.68+5.9%+21.8%
Cereal, 400 grams$4.17+0.2%+23.7%
Chicken breasts, per kilogram$14.41-3.7%+3.7%
Chicken drumsticks, per kilogram$7.50+8.4%+21.4%
Chicken thigh, per kilogram$13.42+10.3%+34.6%
Cookies and sweet biscuits, 300 grams$3.41+9.6%+27.2%
Crackers and crisp breads, 200 grams$2.54-11.2%+3.3%
Cream, 1 litre$4.96+3.3%+22.5%
Cucumber, unit$1.35-4.3%-12.3%
Dried lentils, 900 grams$3.63+2.3%+11.3%
Dry beans and legumes, 900 grams$3.58+2.6%+20.9%
Dry or fresh pasta, 500 grams$3.37+4.7%+30.1%
Eggs, 1 dozen$4.83+0.4%+16.9%
Flatbread and pita, 500 grams$3.60+2.3%+21.6%
Frozen broccoli, 500 grams$4.02+4.4%+7.8%
Frozen corn, 750 grams$3.77+3.3%+16.7%
Frozen french fried potatoes, 750 grams$3.49-5.4%+41.9%
Frozen green beans, 750 grams$4.59+6.5%+35.0%
Frozen mixed vegetables, 750 grams$4.33+6.1%+27.7%
Frozen peas, 750 grams$3.77+3.9%+21.6%
Frozen pizza, 390 grams$4.72+0.4%+14.0%
Frozen spinach, 300 grams$2.25+9.8%+12.5%
Frozen strawberries, 600 grams$5.33+4.9%+16.9%
Grapes, per kilogram$6.83+9.6%+10.7%
Ground beef, per kilogram$16.75+11.2%+69.5%
Hummus, 227 grams$3.83-3.3%+12.0%
Iceberg lettuce, unit$2.51-5.6%+27.4%
Ketchup, 1 litre$4.57-3.8%+41.9%
Lemons, unit$1.08+11.3%+35.0%
Limes, unit$0.84+5.0%+40.0%
Margarine, 907 grams$5.91-17.7%+18.0%
Mayonnaise, 890 millilitres$6.40+1.6%+28.5%
Meatless burgers, 226 grams$7.05+2.9%+21.8%
Milk, 1 litre$3.23+4.2%+21.4%
Milk, 2 litres$5.49+1.9%+22.0%
Milk, 4 litres$6.99+2.8%+27.3%
Mushrooms, 227 grams$2.44-0.8%+5.2%
Nut milk, 1.89 litres$4.33+4.8%+15.8%
Olive oil, 1 litre$12.29+0.3%+54.4%
Onions, 1.36 kilograms$4.58+1.3%+18.0%
Onions, per kilogram$5.49+0.2%+23.6%
Orange juice, 2 litres$6.22-1.1%+58.3%
Oranges, 1.36 kilograms$6.07-2.7%+20.9%
Oranges, per kilogram$4.53-10.5%+22.8%
Pasta sauce, 650 millilitres$3.42+5.2%+40.2%
Peanut butter, 1 kilogram$5.95+6.6%+28.5%
Peanuts, 450 grams$4.35+2.1%+31.8%
Pears, per kilogram$5.72-1.5%+25.2%
Peppers, per kilogram$5.85-20.7%+7.3%
Pork loin cuts, per kilogram$9.21-6.7%+2.6%
Pork rib cuts, per kilogram$9.57+0.3%-28.2%
Pork shoulder cuts, per kilogram$9.22-7.1%+77.3%
Potatoes, 4.54 kilograms$4.87-3.9%+5.0%
Potatoes, per kilogram$5.17+5.1%+23.1%
Roasted or ground coffee, 340 grams$9.46+0.9%+73.6%
Romaine lettuce, unit$3.17+14.4%+80.1%
Salad dressing, 475 millilitres$3.55-5.6%+27.7%
Salad greens, 142 grams$4.56+1.6%+11.2%
Salmon, per kilogram$27.70+14.2%+12.6%
Salsa, 418 millilitres$5.04+3.3%+48.2%
Shrimp, 300 grams$7.40-0.9%+2.1%
Soy milk, 1.89 litres$4.48+6.9%+16.7%
Squash, per kilogram$4.82+1.7%+24.5%
Strawberries, 454 grams$4.34+7.4%+16.7%
Sunflower seeds, 400 grams$5.14+3.4%+23.6%
Sweet potatoes, per kilogram$4.95+5.1%+21.3%
Tea (20 bags)$4.40-0.7%+17.0%
Tofu, 350 grams$2.92+6.2%+19.2%
Tomatoes, per kilogram$4.80-1.8%+27.3%
Vegetable oil, 3 litres$9.82+10.7%+16.2%
Wheat flour, 2.5 kilograms$5.38-0.2%+10.5%
White bread, 675 grams$3.63+5.8%+17.5%
White rice, 2 kilograms$9.73-3.3%+16.0%
White sugar, 2 kilograms$2.78-13.1%+20.9%
Whole chicken, per kilogram$7.13+11.8%+15.4%
Wieners, 400 grams$4.43+6.5%+13.6%
Yogurt, 500 grams$3.94+6.8%+37.3%

Statistics Canada collects these prices for its Consumer Price Index; they are averages across stores and brands, not the price at a particular store.

Adapted from Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0245-01 Monthly average retail prices for selected products, August 2026. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product. Changes calculated by Shelfpedia.