In Primorye, noticeably more expensive vodka, cheese and tomatoes

The consumer price index for the first three months was 102.1% in Primorye in December 2012 up from the same period last year (101.6%).

Since the beginning of the year, food prices rose an average of 103.3%.

The significant price increase was observed for fruit and vegetables, more whole grew cucumbers and cabbage fresh — 1.4 and 1.6 times, respectively. Potatoes became more expensive by 4.9%, beet — by 8.9%, carrot — by 11.4%, onion — by 16.9%, fresh tomatoes — 17%.

Meats, milk and dairy products, fish and seafood from the beginning of the year, on average rose 1.1%, 1.3% and 1.9%, respectively.

Prices rose rich products of flour, bread and bakery products from wheat flour 1 and 2 varieties, Doughnuts, bread of rye, rye-wheat bread and bakery products made from wheat flour, wheat flour for 16-9 %.

On 16-129% more expensive polished rice, wheat, peas and beans, oats and barley, oatmeal «Hercules», semolina.

Of the rest of the observed food 12-136% increase in the price of flour confectionery products, margarine, cheese, pasta and chicken eggs.

Of alcoholic beverages has risen more than just vodka (18.1%), non-alcoholic drinks — mineral water (3%).

The cost of the minimum food in the consumer basket (for men of working age), was at the end of March 387976 rubles and increased by 1.1% compared with the previous month, by 3.8% — from December 2012 according to Primorskstat.