North Rhine-Westphalia food prices remain stable

Food prices in North Rhine-Westphalia remained largely stable between August 2025 and August 2026, with an overall increase of only 0.1%. Recent monthly data from June and July 2026 showed slight decreases of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively compared to the previous year.

Specific price trends for snack and meal components varied significantly. Prices for classic sandwich toppings saw notable declines: butter dropped by 32.3%, sliced cheese by 9.3%, and cold cuts by 1.0%. Additionally, vegetarian and vegan grain-based products decreased by 11.1%. Conversely, the cost of bread and rolls rose by 0.6%.

In the breakfast category, cereal-related products increased by 1.6%. Within this group, dried fruit and nuts rose by 1.2%, and berries increased by 2.0%. However, dairy products became more affordable, with whole milk prices falling by 10.1% and semi-skimmed milk by 11.2%. Fruit prices were mixed, as apples fell by 7.6% while berries saw increases.