asked the Taoiseach the price changes in each item on the cost of living index for 1977 and at the latest available date.
Written Answers. - Cost of Living Index.
435.
I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the percentage price changes in each item distinguished in the consumer price index between mid-February 1977 and mid-May 1982.
Following is the statement:
Percentage Price Changes between Mid-February 1977 and Mid-May 1982.
|
Consumer Price Index Items |
Percentage Price Changes |
|
Mid-February 1977 to Mid-May 1982 |
|
|
Food: |
% |
|
Beef |
+ 104.3 |
|
Mutton and Lamb |
+ 102.5 |
|
Pork |
+ 86.4 |
|
Bacon |
+ 75.7 |
|
Poultry |
+ 79.6 |
|
Cooked Meat |
+ 96.2 |
|
Sausages |
+ 82.5 |
|
Pudding |
+ 94.9 |
|
Fresh fish |
+ 83.4 |
|
Frozen fish |
+ 104.6 |
|
Dried and cured fish |
+ 71.1 |
|
Tinned fish |
+ 60.5 |
|
Potatoes* |
+ 64.4 |
|
Tomatoes* |
+ 52.9 |
|
Other fresh vegetables |
+ 143.2 |
|
Dried vegetables |
+ 94.2 |
|
Tinned vegetables |
+ 85.9 |
|
Frozen vegetables |
+ 91.1 |
|
Bread |
+ 94.5 |
|
Flour |
+ 65.0 |
|
Biscuits |
+ 69.1 |
|
Cakes |
+ 106.8 |
|
Fresh milk |
+ 91.3 |
|
Other milk products |
+ 81.8 |
|
Cheese |
+ 69.2 |
|
Eggs* |
+ 65.4 |
|
Butter |
+ 29.4 |
|
Margarine |
+ 36.1 |
|
Other fats and oils |
+ 45.1 |
|
Fresh fruit |
+ 120.2 |
|
Tinned fruit |
+ 60.0 |
|
Dried fruit |
+ 70.9 |
|
Tea |
+ 75.8 |
|
Coffee |
+ 57.1 |
|
Cocoa |
+ 130.0 |
|
Sugar |
+ 98.7 |
|
Breakfast cereals |
+ 105.3 |
|
Oatmeal |
+ 80.0 |
|
Other cereals |
+ 95.0 |
|
Jelly |
+ 59.7 |
|
Custard |
+ 114.2 |
|
Sauces and meat extract |
+ 85.5 |
|
Soups |
+ 103.3 |
|
Jams and marmalade |
+ 116.4 |
|
Sweets and chocolate |
+ 111.1 |
|
Ice cream |
+ 115.0 |
|
Baby food |
+ 104.2 |
|
Other food items |
+ 86.2 |
|
Soft drinks |
+ 133.4 |
|
Meals out |
+ 136.1 |
|
Alcoholic Drink: |
|
|
Beer |
+ 139.2 |
|
Spirits |
+ 138.8 |
|
Wine |
+ 132.5 |
|
Tobacco: |
|
|
Cigarettes |
+ 168.7 |
|
Cigars |
+ 102.0 |
|
Tobacco |
+ 145.2 |
|
Clothing and Footwear: |
|
|
Men's outerwear: |
+ 76.4 |
|
Overcoats |
+ 76.4 |
|
Waterproofs |
+ 87.8 |
|
Suits |
+ 70.9 |
|
Other outerwear |
+ 88.9 |
|
Men's underwear: |
|
|
Shirts |
+ 96.2 |
|
Other underwear |
+ 99.6 |
|
Women's outerwear: |
|
|
Overcoats |
+ 69.1 |
|
Waterproofs |
+ 83.0 |
|
Costumes and Suits |
+ 70.8 |
|
Skirts, Slacks and shorts |
+ 92.4 |
|
Dresses |
+ 76.2 |
|
Other outerwear |
+ 88.2 |
|
Women's underwear: |
|
|
Vests |
+ 138.3 |
|
Panties |
+ 122.8 |
|
Slips |
+ 106.3 |
|
Other underwear |
+ 101.8 |
|
Children's clothing: |
|
|
Boys' outerwear |
+ 78.2 |
|
Girls' outerwear |
+ 79.0 |
|
Boys' underwear |
+ 92.4 |
|
Girls' underwear |
+ 90.1 |
|
Hose |
+ 96.0 |
|
Other clothing |
+ 87.2 |
|
Material and haberdashery |
+ 89.3 |
|
Footwear: |
|
|
Men's |
+ 97.0 |
|
Women's |
+ 82.0 |
|
Children's |
+ 95.2 |
|
Fuel and Light: |
|
|
Firelighters |
+ 128.5 |
|
Coal |
+ 121.7 |
|
Turf and Briquettes |
+ 107.5 |
|
Paraffin Oil |
+ 146.3 |
|
Bottled Gas |
+ 149.8 |
|
Piped Gas |
+ 257.0 |
|
Electricity |
+ 137.1 |
|
Fuel oil |
+ 174.6 |
|
Housing: |
|
|
Rents |
+ 42.6 |
|
Rates (owner-occupied dwellings) |
- 100.0 |
|
Mortgage interest |
+ 138.2 |
|
House insurance |
+ 115.1 |
|
Repairs & decorations |
+ 99.0 |
|
Household Durables: |
|
|
Furniture |
+ 89.7 |
|
Acoustic appliances |
+ 43.9 |
|
Other electric/gas appliances |
+ 86.0 |
|
Electrical repairs and spares |
+ 101.7 |
|
Other furnishings and appliances |
+ 80.6 |
|
Other ironmongery & hardware |
+ 93.8 |
|
Floor coverings |
+ 83.2 |
|
Soft furnishings |
+ 86.8 |
|
Crockery & glassware |
+ 97.5 |
|
Cutlery |
+ 80.3 |
|
Kitchen utensils |
+ 112.1 |
|
Household brushes |
+ 94.0 |
|
Other household durables |
+ 91.1 |
|
Other Goods: |
|
|
Domestic non-durables: |
|
|
Household soap |
+ 108.5 |
|
Detergent powder/liquid |
+ 100.8 |
|
Other cleaning material |
+ 119.2 |
|
Other domestic non-durables |
+ 107.5 |
|
Personal non-durables: |
|
|
Toilet & shaving soaps |
+ 80.7 |
|
Toothpaste |
+ 105.0 |
|
Hair applications |
+ 87.4 |
|
Cosmetics |
+ 113.3 |
|
Toilet accessories |
+ 93.9 |
|
Personal goods |
+ 74.5 |
|
Sporting goods |
+ 97.1 |
|
Toys |
+ 95.4 |
|
Paper goods |
+ 118.2 |
|
Stationery equipment |
+ 95.4 |
|
Comics |
+ 181.1 |
|
Magazines and journals |
+ 151.7 |
|
Newspapers |
+ 121.0 |
|
Textbooks |
+ 87.3 |
|
Records, tapes, etc. |
+ 62.0 |
|
Photographic goods & services |
+ 68.4 |
|
Transport: |
|
|
Motor cycles |
+ 77.0 |
|
Motor cars |
+ 107.5 |
|
Other vehicles |
+ 117.1 |
|
Road tax |
+ 32.1 |
|
Motor insurance |
+ 286.3 |
|
Petrol |
+ 143.9 |
|
Motor oil |
+ 115.3 |
|
Spare parts |
+ 108.8 |
|
Repairs & maintenance |
+ 123.7 |
|
Other vehicle costs |
+ 116.1 |
|
Bus fares |
+ 189.4 |
|
Train fares |
+ 133.0 |
|
Other travel |
+ 135.0 |
|
Services & Related Expenditure: |
|
|
Cinema & theatre |
+ 131.0 |
|
Dancing |
+ 134.5 |
|
Other entertainment |
+ 199.9 |
|
Education & training |
+ 129.1 |
|
Doctors', dentists' opticians' fees |
+ 125.8 |
|
Medicines & drugs |
+ 116.4 |
|
Hospital charges |
+ 163.0 |
|
Other medical expenses |
+ 117.5 |
|
Hairdressing |
+ 158.2 |
|
Shoe repairs |
+ 130.0 |
|
Laundry & dry-cleaning |
+ 152.5 |
|
Other services |
+ 194.2 |
|
Postage |
+ 189.8 |
|
Telephone & telegrams |
+ 159.2 |
|
Subscriptions to Clubs & Societies |
+ 150.6 |
|
Trade Union, etc. subscriptions |
+ 71.1 |
|
T.V. & aerial rental |
+ 46.7 |
|
Licences |
+ 57.4 |
|
Hotel & Guest House charges |
+ 211.4 |
|
Expenditure abroad |
+ 152.2 |
|
Other expenditure |
+ 140.4 |
*Seasonally adjusted