Everyday prices / United Kingdom
What things cost now.
Average prices across the UK in August 2026 for 575 everyday items, from the prices the Office for National Statistics collects to measure inflation, and how they've changed in a year.
Source: ONS shopping prices comparison tool Prices for the month starting
Accessories
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt | each | £32.69 | £31.52 | Up 3.7% |
| Earrings - sterling silver | per pair | £49.23 | £40.53 | Up 21.5% |
| Handbag or shoulder bag | each | £116.30 | £117.32 | Down 0.9% |
| Hat or cap | each | £23.04 | £23.21 | Down 0.7% |
| Necklace | each (16 - 20 inches) | £28.33 | £28.60 | Down 0.9% |
| Ring - diamond solitaire | each | £1,975.26 | £1,967.92 | Up 0.4% |
| Ring - solid gold (9ct) | each | £681.21 | £556.22 | Up 22.5% |
| Scarf | each | £28.09 | £28.22 | Down 0.5% |
| Tie | each | £23.96 | £23.71 | Up 1.1% |
| Umbrella | each | £12.69 | £12.71 | Down 0.2% |
| Watch - analogue, metal strap | each | £651.92 | £646.01 | Up 0.9% |
| Yarn/wool - double knit | each (100g) | £3.29 | £3.15 | Up 4.4% |
Baby clothing (ages 0-2)
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby dress | each | £29.24 | £24.63 | Up 18.7% |
| Baby jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan | each | £19.70 | £18.15 | Up 8.5% |
| Baby sleepsuit | each | £14.20 | £13.76 | Up 3.2% |
| Baby trousers | each | £15.03 | £15.44 | Down 2.7% |
Children's clothing (ages 3-13)
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys' jeans | each | £22.25 | £22.20 | Up 0.2% |
| Boys' jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan | each | £18.95 | £18.35 | Up 3.3% |
| Boys' pants | per pair | £2.19 | – | – |
| Boys' pyjamas | each | £12.08 | – | – |
| Boys' socks | per pair | £2.90 | – | – |
| Boys' T-shirt | each | £13.18 | £16.17 | Down 18.5% |
| Boys' trousers - non-denim | each | £15.79 | – | – |
| Girls' jacket | each | £32.34 | £35.30 | Down 8.4% |
| Girls' leggings | each | £11.01 | £11.27 | Down 2.3% |
| Girls' pants | per pair | £1.40 | – | – |
| Girls' pyjamas | each | £33.37 | – | – |
| Girls' school skirt | each | £14.38 | £13.09 | Up 9.9% |
| Girls' socks | per pair | £3.17 | – | – |
| Girls' top | each | £41.29 | £35.72 | Up 15.6% |
| Girls' trousers - non-denim | each | £17.14 | £16.98 | Up 0.9% |
Children's footwear
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys' school shoes | per pair | £37.41 | £37.82 | Down 1.1% |
| Children's sports trainers | per pair | £43.62 | £43.79 | Down 0.4% |
| Girls' school shoes | per pair | £35.00 | £34.82 | Up 0.5% |
Men's clothing
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's base layer top | per pair | £36.60 | £33.54 | Up 9.1% |
| Men's coat | each (3/4 to full length) | £168.51 | £159.28 | Up 5.8% |
| Men's football shirt (official) | each | £74.20 | £72.21 | Up 2.8% |
| Men's jacket - casual | each | £109.04 | £111.90 | Down 2.6% |
| Men's jacket - formal | each | £159.68 | £170.09 | Down 6.1% |
| Men's jeans | each | £58.46 | £56.47 | Up 3.5% |
| Men's joggers or tracksuit bottoms | each | £39.43 | £41.98 | Down 6.1% |
| Men's jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan | each | £49.42 | £49.50 | Down 0.2% |
| Men's knitted jumper | each | £49.42 | £50.86 | Down 2.8% |
| Men's loungewear bottoms | each | £48.52 | £50.20 | Down 3.3% |
| Men's polo shirt | each | £39.13 | £37.84 | Up 3.4% |
| Men's shirt - casual | each | £42.86 | £44.20 | Down 3.0% |
| Men's shirt - formal | each | £43.03 | £42.28 | Up 1.8% |
| Men's socks | per pair | £5.03 | £5.00 | Up 0.6% |
| Men's sweatshirt | each | £53.22 | £54.54 | Down 2.4% |
| Men's T-shirt - short-sleeved | each | £23.06 | £23.06 | No change |
| Men's trousers - casual | each | £53.37 | £50.24 | Up 6.2% |
| Men's trousers - formal | each | £64.18 | £62.91 | Up 2.0% |
| Men's underwear | per pack | £7.74 | £7.81 | Down 0.9% |
Men's footwear
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's boots - walking/hiking | per pair | £109.92 | £113.58 | Down 3.2% |
| Men's sandals or sliders | per pair | £28.79 | £29.45 | Down 2.2% |
| Men's shoes - casual | per pair | £79.34 | £82.00 | Down 3.2% |
| Men's shoes - formal | per pair | £91.32 | £92.38 | Down 1.1% |
| Men's trainers - branded sportswear | per pair | £78.54 | £79.31 | Down 1.0% |
Women's clothing
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bra - cup size A-D | each | £25.49 | £26.39 | Down 3.4% |
| Sports bra or crop top | each | £34.22 | £31.59 | Up 8.3% |
| Women's cardigan | each | £56.28 | £51.37 | Up 9.6% |
| Women's coat | each | £124.14 | £122.72 | Up 1.2% |
| Women's dress | each | £73.39 | £77.54 | Down 5.4% |
| Women's jacket - casual | each | £95.34 | £99.16 | Down 3.9% |
| Women's jacket - formal | each | £98.29 | £93.21 | Up 5.5% |
| Women's jacket - showerproof | each | £125.69 | £130.21 | Down 3.5% |
| Women's jeans - branded | each | £91.60 | £88.37 | Up 3.7% |
| Women's jeans - own brand | each | £48.44 | £50.57 | Down 4.2% |
| Women's jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan | each | £48.38 | £48.42 | Down 0.1% |
| Women's leggings - casual | each | £25.85 | £27.11 | Down 4.6% |
| Women's leggings - exercise | each | £46.05 | £43.70 | Up 5.4% |
| Women's nightwear - pyjamas or nightdress | each | £39.69 | £40.99 | Down 3.2% |
| Women's shirt or blouse - casual | each | £51.40 | £53.97 | Down 4.8% |
| Women's shirt or blouse - formal | each | £53.26 | £51.14 | Up 4.1% |
| Women's skirt - casual | each | £54.34 | £52.95 | Up 2.6% |
| Women's skirt - formal | each | £68.49 | £68.12 | Up 0.5% |
| Women's socks | per pair | £4.98 | £4.90 | Up 1.6% |
| Women's sportswear shorts | each | £28.05 | £30.43 | Down 7.8% |
| Women's sportswear top | each | £24.83 | £25.32 | Down 1.9% |
| Women's sweatshirt | each | £43.45 | £44.96 | Down 3.4% |
| Women's swimsuit | each or per set | £38.48 | £39.75 | Down 3.2% |
| Women's tights | per pair | £6.33 | £6.46 | Down 2.0% |
| Women's top - long-sleeved | each | £33.85 | £36.10 | Down 6.2% |
| Women's top - short-sleeved or sleeveless | each | £45.95 | £42.28 | Up 8.7% |
| Women's trousers - casual | each | £47.69 | £45.25 | Up 5.4% |
| Women's trousers - formal | each | £55.19 | £57.05 | Down 3.3% |
| Women's underwear | per pack | £10.20 | £10.33 | Down 1.3% |
| Women's vest or strappy top | each | £27.54 | £28.20 | Down 2.3% |
Women's footwear
| Item | Size | Price | A year ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's boots | per pair | £102.83 | £107.80 | Down 4.6% |
| Women's sandals | per pair | £58.96 | £59.11 | Down 0.3% |
| Women's shoes - canvas or trainers | per pair | £31.07 | £30.13 | Up 3.1% |
| Women's shoes - flats | per pair | £52.59 | £51.46 | Up 2.2% |
| Women's shoes - high heels | per pair | £69.08 | £67.16 | Up 2.9% |
| Women's trainers - branded sportswear | per pair | £70.22 | £74.95 | Down 6.3% |
- These are averages of prices collected across the UK. What you pay depends on the shop, the brand and offers.
- From 2025, many food, drink and tobacco prices also use supermarket till data and more specific product types, so some items have no figure for a year earlier.
Data sources
- ONS shopping prices comparison tool. Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Average prices from the prices collected for the Consumer Prices Index.