grocery price survey december 2003 1 summary g183 the cost of a standard basket goods increased in six months to all centres except mt isa and darwin compared june was virtually unchanged falling by 0 06 fruit & vegetable component rose 8 2 previous period while meat seafood category continued show marked volatility declining 6 after increasing large variations both vegetables categories are common reflecting range seasonal other factors that can affect supply pharmaceuticals dairy related products non alcoholic drinks snacks personal care bread cereal fell for first time since began 2000 average cheaper than cairns terms relative changes prices either more or
