The price of a popular product has reached 93 hryvnias: where grains are cheaper

According to the price monitoring data from June 29, 2025, the greatest price variation is observed in round rice. In the Metro chain, a kilogram costs 50.70 hryvnias, while in Novus and Auchan, the price reaches 93 hryvnias per kilogram. The average price of round rice is 73.87 hryvnias per kilogram.

Price analysis in leading retail chains of Ukraine has shown significant fluctuations in the cost of essential food products. The largest discrepancies were recorded in the prices of grains, where the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive offers can exceed more than 40 hryvnias per kilogram.

Prices for various types of grains and pasta

Long rice shows smaller fluctuations: from 49.50 hryvnias in Metro to 70.20 hryvnias in Auchan. The average price for this type of grain is 58.50 hryvnias per kilogram. Steamed rice averages 54.10 hryvnias, with the lowest price being 49.90 hryvnias in Metro.

Pasta has proven to be more stable in price, with an average cost of 38.46 hryvnias per kilogram. The cheapest can be purchased at Metro for 29.90 hryvnias, while the most expensive can be found at Auchan for 51 hryvnias per kilogram.

Prices for buckwheat in retail chains

Buckwheat shows moderate price discrepancies between retail chains. The average price is 34.10 hryvnias per kilogram. It is most advantageous to buy buckwheat in Auchan - 29.90 hryvnias per kilogram, and the most expensive in Megamarket - 43.20 hryvnias.

Experts note that retail chains employ various pricing strategies, leading to significant discrepancies in the prices of identical products. Consumers are advised to compare prices across different supermarkets before making purchases, especially when buying in bulk.

Price fluctuations for essential food products in Ukraine can reach significant values, especially in the case of grains. It is important for consumers to pay close attention to prices in various stores to find the most advantageous purchasing conditions.