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Price Comparison Reports - Sheung Shui

  • 2012.05.23

Council launches weekly price survey

The Consumer Council today (May 23) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Sheung Shui.

In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the most price differences found in this survey.  Top on the list was: Beer 330ml (from HK$2.5 to HK$5.5, or a price difference of 120%).

Following closely (between 109.1% and 84.5%) were: Toilet Bleach 500ml (HK$11 to HK$23, or 109.1%); Cough Mixture 177ml (HK$18.5 to HK$34.9, or 88.6%); Sauce for Teriyaki Chicken 72g (HK$4 to HK$7.5, or 87.5%); Acnes Medicated Powder Lotion 150ml (HK$20 to HK$36.9 or 84.5%).

The remainders 5 of the top 10 list (ranging from 75.9% to 58.4%) were: Flucur Nebuliser 14ml (HK$27 to HK$47.5, or 75.9%); Balm (White) 19.4g (HK$17 to HK$29.4, or 72.9%); Corn Starch 227g (HK$5 to HK$8.5, or 70%); Deodorant (Extra Whitening) 50ml (HK$19 to HK$31.9, or 67.9%); Super Rich Moisturising Silky Smooth Shampoo 700ml (HK$31.5 to HK$49.9, or 58.4%).
The Consumer Council today (May 23) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Sheung Shui.

In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the most price differences found in this survey.  Top on the list was: Beer 330ml (from HK$2.5 to HK$5.5, or a price difference of 120%).

Following closely (between 109.1% and 84.5%) were: Toilet Bleach 500ml (HK$11 to HK$23, or 109.1%); Cough Mixture 177ml (HK$18.5 to HK$34.9, or 88.6%); Sauce for Teriyaki Chicken 72g (HK$4 to HK$7.5, or 87.5%); Acnes Medicated Powder Lotion 150ml (HK$20 to HK$36.9 or 84.5%).

The remainders 5 of the top 10 list (ranging from 75.9% to 58.4%) were: Flucur Nebuliser 14ml (HK$27 to HK$47.5, or 75.9%); Balm (White) 19.4g (HK$17 to HK$29.4, or 72.9%); Corn Starch 227g (HK$5 to HK$8.5, or 70%); Deodorant (Extra Whitening) 50ml (HK$19 to HK$31.9, or 67.9%); Super Rich Moisturising Silky Smooth Shampoo 700ml (HK$31.5 to HK$49.9, or 58.4%).

Other highlights in this weekly price survey covering (a) prepackaged food products, and (b) household and personal care products:

Prepackaged Food

  • A total of 19 items in this category at 18 retail outlets in Sheung Shui were compared for their prices.
  • Considerable differences between the lowest and the highest unit prices were recorded, ranging from 10.4% to 120%.

Household/Personal Care Products

  • A total of 21 items in this category at 20 retail outlets were surveyed, with price differences ranging from 21.3% to 109.1%.
  • Overall, more highest unit prices were recorded at major supermarket and health-and-beauty chains than other retail outlets.

 Fresh Produce

  • Due to possible variations in the place of origin, quality, size or freshness of fresh produce, direct price comparison is considered not suitable.
  • A total of 5 items from 2 to 4 stalls at the Shek Wu Hui Market and 2 major supermarket chains were included in the survey for reference of consumers.

The weekly survey covers, for price comparison, a broad range of retail outlets of different types located in the district under comparison, including major and individual supermarkets, health-and-beauty chains, frozen food and grocery stores, and drugstores.

It is common that many outlets will offer bulk-purchase incentives, add-size packs, gifts, rebates, etc. for purchase of designated products or up to a certain value.

Consumers, however, should note that promotional offers are not necessarily the best bargains (the lowest unit price) available on the items.  They should shop around whenever possible and compare prices.

Results of the weekly price survey and analysis are available on the Council's website, its Consumer Advice Centres, and the Public Enquiry Service Centre of North District Office.