Nunavut Food Price Survey Report (2025) (TD 4, English, SO 7(2))

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NUNAVUT FOOD PRICE SURVEY REPORT 2025 Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs statsbureau@gov.nu.ca

Page | 1 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Contents Executive

Summary ............................................................................................................. 3 Territorial Overview ....................................................................................................................... 3 Southern Comparison .................................................................................................................... 3 Per Unit Analysis .......................................................................................................................... 4 Data Continuity ............................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 6 Survey Background .............................................................................................................. 7 Methodology ........................................................................................................................... 8 Survey Scope and Coverage ........................................................................................................... 8 Data Collection Procedures ............................................................................................................. 8 Unit Standardization and Price Conversion ......................................................................................... 8 Data Entry and Review .................................................................................................................. 9 Calculation of Averages ................................................................................................................. 9 Reference Period ......................................................................................................................... 9 Limitations ................................................................................................................................ 10 Data Continuity and Comparability ............................................................................... 10 Results ................................................................................................................................... 11 24 Select Food Basket Items by Community, Region and Territory .......................................................... 11 Regional Level Price Comparison

Summary .................................................................................. 11 Community Level Price Comparison

Summary ............................................................................... 13 Per Unit Comparisons (kg/L) ......................................................................................................... 15 Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Food Items, by Region ............................................................. 16 Average Price Per Litre of Select Food Items, by Region ................................................................... 17 Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Vegetables and Fruit, by Region ................................................. 18 Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Milk and Alternatives, by Region ................................................. 19 Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Grain Products, by Region ........................................................ 20 Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Meat and Alternatives, by Region ............................................... 21 Average Price Per Kilogram of Miscellaneous Processed Food, by Region ............................................ 22 Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................ 23

Page | 2 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Table of Figures Table 1: 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey- Comparison of Regional and Territorial Averages .................................. 11 Table 2: 2025 Average Prices for 24 Select Food Basket Items, by Region ................................................................ 11 Table 3: Nunavut Food Price Survey- Community, Regional and Territorial Food Basket ........................................... 14 Table 4: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Food Items, By Region....................................................................... 16 Table 5: Average Price Per Litre of Select Food Items, by Region .............................................................................. 17 Table 6: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Vegetables and Fruit, by Region ........................................................ 18 Table 7:Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Milk and Alternatives, by Region ......................................................... 19 Table 8: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Grain Products, by Region ................................................................. 20 Table 9: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Meat and Alternatives, by Region ...................................................... 21 Table 10:Average Price Per Kilogram of Miscellaneous Processed Food, by Region ................................................. 22

Page | 3 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Executive

Summary The 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey conducted by Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit1 marks the re- establishment of a core territorial statistical dataset that monitors food costs across Nunavut. Conducted in March 2025 across all twenty-five communities in the territory, the survey provides standardized, comparable price information for commonly purchased food and essential household items. This survey cycle marks the first fully verified and published food price survey conducted by the Government of Nunavut since 2019, and it establishes a new baseline for tracking food prices in Nunavut.

Territorial Overview The average cost of the Nunavut food basket2 was $198.75 in March 2025. Regional food basket costs were: • Qikiqtaaluk: $199.44 • Kivalliq: $192.49 • Kitikmeot: $204.31 The highest regional food basket cost was recorded in the Kitikmeot region, while the Kivalliq region recorded the lowest. The difference between the highest and lowest basket costs was $11.82. Southern Comparison Prices were collected for the same basket of items in Ottawa, Ontario, for a southern comparison.

The Ottawa food basket cost $132.44, which is $66.31 less than the Nunavut 1 Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit is the official name of the Nunavut Bureau of Statistics, according to the Statistics Act, 2026. It is also referred to as “the Bureau” throughout this document. 2 The food basket is comprised of 24 selected food and household items that are regularly purchased across the territory.

Page | 4 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs territorial basket. The lowest regional basket in Nunavut exceeded Ottawa’s basket cost by $60.05. Fresh produce and staple items showed the most pronounced price differences across communities. Oatmeal, bananas, canned goods, and frozen vegetables were often double the Ottawa price in Nunavut. Perishable items also showed wide variation across regions. Per Unit Analysis To allow meaningful comparison across communities, prices were converted to standardized units (per kilogram or per litre).

The analysis shows that: • The highest prices were recorded for several dairy and meat products in the Kitikmeot region. • Higher prices were also recorded for some grains and processed goods in the Qikiqtaaluk region. • There is greater price stability for some shelf-stable items compared to fresh produce. • There is a wide variance for selected products such as macaroni and cheese dinners, ground beef, and chocolate bars. These patterns highlight differences in cost across food categories and regions. Data Continuity The last fully published survey cycle was completed in 2019.

Although data were collected in 2021, the results were not released because they did not meet publication-quality standards, largely due to capacity challenges at the time. The 2025 cycle restores a consistent, clearly documented approach to data collection and reporting. As a result, 2025 serves as a new baseline for future comparisons. Direct

Page | 5 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs comparisons with 2019 should be interpreted cautiously, given the time gap and broader economic conditions affecting food prices across Canada.

Page | 6 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Introduction The Nunavut Food Price Survey is one of the Government of Nunavut’s long-standing territorial tools for understanding community-level food prices and for supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Government of Nunavut. Conducted by Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit, a division of the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, the survey provides reliable, relevant food price statistics to inform policy development and promote public transparency.

The 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey cycle marks the resumption of the survey after several years without a complete reporting cycle. Although previous survey cycles were conducted from 2013 to 2019, capacity challenges led to a hiatus. The 2025 cycle restores a consistent, quality- assured approach to data collection, processing, and analysis across all Nunavut communities. This report presents territorial, regional, and community-level findings on a standardized list of commonly purchased foods and essential household items.

To ensure meaningful comparisons, prices were converted to common units (per kilogram or per litre) to maintain consistency across package sizes and retail formats. Results are presented in a clear, structured format to support

interpretation by Nunavummiut, government decision-makers, partners, and the broader public. As the first fully verified and published cycle since 2019, the 2025 survey establishes a new baseline for measuring food price variation across Nunavut. Future cycles will build on this foundation to enable consistent year-over-year analysis and strengthen monitoring of food affordability throughout the territory.

Page | 7 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Survey Background The Nunavut Food Price Survey was established in 2013 as a territorial initiative to better understand variation in food costs across Nunavut communities. The initial cycle was conducted in collaboration between the Nunavut Bureau of Statistics, a division of the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Poverty Reduction Division of the Department of Family Services, collecting prices for food and non-food items in eleven

(11) Nunavut communities as part of broader work to understand cost-of-living differences across the territory. Following the success of that pilot, the survey expanded to all twenty-five (25) communities in 2014 and included 113 food items and 18 essential household items. Since its expansion to all communities in 2014, the survey has been a key source of community- level price information. Government Liaison Officers (GLOs) have played a central role in the survey cycles, collecting shelf prices directly from local retailers using a standardized price collection survey instrument.

Over time, the survey evolved to include both food and selected non-food household essentials, reflecting the broader cost-of-living pressures across Nunavut. The last full survey cycle, with complete analysis and reporting, was completed in 2019. Although data collection took place in 2021, capacity constraints prevented the analysis and publication of those results. The 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey focused on restoring a consistent and reliable survey process after several years without a complete reporting cycle.

Reviving the Nunavut Food Price Survey in 2025 meant returning to its foundational purposes, ensuring a clear methodology, and working closely with the GLOs to collect accurate information across the territory. The 2025 cycle did not introduce new technologies or major changes; instead, emphasis was placed on clear guidance, consistent application of item

definitions, and careful review of the information collected.

Page | 8 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Methodology Survey Scope and Coverage Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit (Nunavut Bureau of Statistics) conducted the 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey from March 17 – 21, 2025, in all twenty-five (25) communities across Nunavut’s three regions. Price data for one hundred and forty-one (141) items, including nineteen (19) non-food items, was collected from forty-five (45) stores across all communities. The items were selected to reflect products typically available and regularly purchased in the communities.

Data Collection Procedures Government Liaison Officers (GLOs) collected prices across all three regions: Qikiqtaaluk, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot, by visiting participating retailers in each community. For each item, GLOs recorded: • The shelf price (excluding sales or promotional prices) • The package size • The product brand or description • The availability of the item at the time of collection Prices were collected from at least two stores in most communities.

Unit Standardization and Price Conversion Because food items were sold in different package sizes, prices were converted to standard units (per kilogram or per litre) to enable meaningful comparisons across communities. Liquid items were converted to price per litre, and solid food items to price per kilogram. Only observed prices were included in the analysis.

Page | 9 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Data Entry and Review Completed survey booklets were returned to the bureau for data entry and review. Prices and package data were entered into standardized spreadsheets to ensure consistency. across communities and items.

A structured review process was applied to: • Identify duplicate entries and missing values. • Review package sizes and measurement units. • Confirm unit conversions • Flagging unusual or unexpected values • Cross-check entries against original survey forms Corrections were made where necessary to ensure accuracy before analysis. Calculation of Averages Community averages were calculated from observed shelf prices collected in each community. Regional and territorial averages were calculated from aggregated community data.

In communities with one or more stores, prices were averaged at the community level before inclusion in regional calculations. Only observed prices were included; items unavailable at the time of collection were excluded from the location’s average. The total food basket cost is the sum of the selected items, using standardized prices for each community, region, and the territory. Reference Period All prices presented in this report reflect shelf prices observed in March 2025. As food prices may vary seasonally, results should be interpreted as representative of that reference period.

Page | 10 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Limitations All prices presented in this report reflect shelf prices observed in March 2025. As food prices may vary seasonally, results should be interpreted as representative of that reference period. Data Continuity and Comparability The Nunavut Food Price Survey was last fully published in 2019. Although data collection activities occurred in 2021, the bureau determined that the information collected during that cycle did not meet the methodological and quality standards required for official release.

As a result, the 2021 data were not published and are not considered statistically comparable to either past or current survey cycles. The 2025 survey marks the first quality-assured and verified reporting cycle since 2019. For this cycle, emphasis was placed on restoring consistent item

definitions, standardizing unit conversions, implementing structured data-cleaning procedures, and establishing a systematic verification process. These measures were implemented to ensure that the results meet the required statistical standards for reliability, transparency, and statistical integrity. Due to the six-year gap between the 2019 and 2015 published cycles, direct comparisons should be interpreted with caution.

During this period, significant external factors, including global supply chain disruptions, rising transportation costs, and border-related inflationary pressures, affected food prices across Canada, including Nunavut. As a result, differences observed between 2019 and 2025 cannot be interpreted as incremental or annualized changes. Accordingly, the 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey establishes a new territorial baseline for measuring food prices. Future survey cycles will enable consistent trend analysis, with 2025 as the reference point.

This approach ensures that subsequent comparisons are based on standardized, fully validated data collected using a stable, documented methodology.

Page | 11 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Results 24 Select Food Basket Items by Community, Region and Territory This

section presents the average prices of twenty-four (24) selected food items across the three Nunavut regions (Qikiqtaaluk, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot), as well as the territorial average. The items were chosen to represent the typical food basket of the average consumer within the territory. The analysis provides a breakdown of how each region compares to the territorial average price for these selected items. The data highlights price variation across the territory. Regional Level Price Comparison

Summary Table 1 presents a

summary of regional food basket prices relative to the Nunavut basket. Table 1: 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey- Comparison of Regional and Territorial Averages Table 1: 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey – Comparison of Regional and Territorial Averages Region Items Priced Above Nunavut Avg Items Priced Below Nunavut Avg % Above % Below Qikiqtaaluk 12 out of 24 items 9 out of 24 items 50% 38% Kivalliq 7 out of 24 items 16 out of 24 items 29% 67% Kitikmeot 11 out of 24 items 9 out of 24 items 46% 38% Note: Some values are neutral (equal to average) or imputed and thus may not sum to 100%.

Qikiqtaaluk Region Food Basket In the Qikiqtaaluk region, fifty percent (50%) of the food basket items had average prices higher than the Nunavut average. Of the twenty-four (24) items, twelve (12) were priced above the Nunavut average, and nine (9) were priced below the territorial average. The region recorded lower costs for eggs ($5.99), bananas ($5.17), and canned beans ($5.62) compared with the other regions. It also recorded higher average prices for staples such as flour ($11.61), ground beef ($14.69), white bread ($4.28), and carrots ($7.49).

Page | 12 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Table 2: 2025 Average Prices for 24 Select Food Basket Items, by Region Table 2: 2025 Average Prices for 24 Select Food Basket Items, by Region ($) Item Qikiqtaaluk Average Kivalliq Average Kitikmeot Average Nunavut Average Ottawa Average Milk, 2% 6.95 6.47 8.45 7.29 5.53 Margarine, Soft 8.19 6.28 8.03 7.50 5.99 Eggs, Large 5.99 6.14 6.57 6.23 4.89 Frozen Corn 7.18 6.62 8.25 7.35 3.58 Frozen French-Fried Potatoes 10.21 8.73 10.33 9.76 4.51 Frozen Pizza 18.47 18.31 17.68 18.15 6.49 Soda Crackers 11.25 11.32 11.88 11.48 6.99 Canned Salmon, Pink 7.02 6.61 7.55 7.06 5.56 Canned Baked Beans 5.34 5.79 5.75 5.62 2.69 Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup 4.85 3.90 4.03 4.26 2.99 Rice, Instant 8.35 6.90 7.75 7.67 6.49 Spaghetti Noodles 5.12 4.62 5.31 5.02 2.79 Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 4.67 3.80 3.80 4.09 1.84 Oatmeal, Quick Type 8.61 7.25 10.57 8.81 3.99 Flour, White 11.61 10.29 8.01 9.97 6.64 Baby Food in Jars 3.23 2.82 4.03 3.36 2.46 White Bread 4.28 4.19 4.27 4.25 3.99 Apples 8.39 10.99 9.78 9.72 6.49 Bananas 5.17 5.33 5.53 5.34 1.72 Carrots 7.49 4.34 5.74 5.86 5.49 Potatoes 10.31 10.48 10.24 10.34 4.98 Ground Beef 14.69 12.78 11.96 13.14 17.96 Pork Chops 13.66 21.16 20.49 18.44 13.17 Wieners, Hotdogs 8.44 7.38 8.31 8.04 5.21 Total Basket Cost 199.44 192.49 204.31 198.75 132.44 Highest regional prices in blue.

Table 2 provides a breakdown of the regional averages for the 24 items represented in the food baskets. Kivalliq Region Food Basket The Kivalliq region’s basket was the most affordable of the three regions, with sixty-seven percent (67%) of its items priced below the Nunavut average. Sixteen (16) of twenty-four (24) items were priced below the territorial average, while seven (7) items were priced above average. Low regional prices were observed for margarine ($6.28), frozen corn ($6.62), frozen French-fried potatoes ($8.73), rice ($6.90), and canned cream of mushroom soup ($3.90), among others.

Higher average prices were observed for canned baked beans ($5.79), apples ($10.99), potatoes ($10.48), and pork chops ($21.16). Kitikmeot Region Food Basket The Kitikmeot region had the highest overall basket cost at $204.31, $5.56 above the Nunavut basket. The highest regional prices were recorded for several items, including 2% milk ($8.45),

Page | 13 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs oatmeal ($10.57), and spaghetti noodles ($5.31). Lower regional costs included frozen pizza ($17.68), flour ($8.01), potatoes ($10.24), and ground beef ($11.96). Community Level Price Comparison

Summary A breakdown of community-level prices provides a more detailed look at the composition of the regional average prices: Graph 1 compares community basket prices with the territorial basket. A detailed breakdown of the prices is provided in Table 3. Communities with below-average food basket costs relative to the territorial average include Kinngait, Arctic Bay, Rankin Inlet, Pond Inlet, Sanikiluaq, and Kugluktuk. Communities with above-average food basket costs relative to the territorial average include Clyde River, Coral Harbour, Iqaluit, Kimmirut, and Sanirajak.

The results show that sixty percent (60%) of surveyed locations have above-average prices, while the remaining forty percent (40%) are below the Nunavut average. Figure 1: 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Food Basket Costs by Community $140.00 $150.00 $160.00 $170.00 $180.00 $190.00 $200.00 $210.00 $220.00 $230.00 $240.00 $250.00 Graph 1: 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Food Basket Costs by Community Cost of Food Basket ($) 198.75 Nunavut Food Basket - $198.75

Page | 14 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Table 3: Nunavut Food Price Survey- Community, Regional and Territorial Food Basket Table 3: Nunavut Food Price Survey- Community, Regional and Territorial Food Basket Costs 2025 Communities and Regions Cost of Food Basket Difference with Nunavut Difference with Nunavut ($) $ (%) Kinngait 191.69 7.06 -3.55% Sanirajak 204.55 -5.80 2.92% Igloolik 204.93 -6.18 3.11% Iqaluit 200.43 -1.68 0.85% Kimmirut 200.15 -1.40 0.70% Pangnirtung 214.25 -15.50 7.80% Qikiqtarjuaq 214.02 -15.27 7.68% Sanikiluaq 182.15 16.60 -8.35% Arctic Bay 191.10 7.65 -3.85% Clyde River 237.68 -38.93 19.59% Resolute 165.83 32.92 -16.56% Grise Fiord 224.37 -25.62 12.89% Pond Inlet 176.41 22.34 -11.24% Arviat 172.45 26.30 -13.23% Baker Lake 204.76 -6.01 3.02% Chesterfield Inlet 190.07 8.68 -4.37% Coral Harbour 206.75 -8.00 4.03% Rankin Inlet 174.24 24.51 -12.33% Naujaat 199.26 -0.51 0.25% Whale Cove 207.32 -8.57 4.31% Cambridge Bay 202.34 -3.59 1.81% Gjoa Haven 183.72 15.03 -7.56% Kugaaruk 211.80 -13.05 6.56% Kugluktuk 186.23 12.52 -6.30% Taloyoak 237.47 -38.72 19.48% Qikiqtaaluk Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Ottawa 199.44 192.49 204.31 198.75 132.44

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section compares food prices by converting them to a standard unit of measurement (cost per kilogram or litre), making it easier to compare items sold in different package sizes. This approach enables fair price comparisons across products and communities. For example, a 2.5 kg bag of flour priced at $13.70 has an equivalent cost of $5.48 per kg. The 44 selected food items are grouped into the Nunavut Food Guide categories, except for the miscellaneous (processed foods) and liquid items. For visual purposes only, the Qikiqtaaluk region is divided into two subregions in selected tables and graphs.

As the largest region in Nunavut by the number of communities, splitting Qikiqtaaluk enables more balanced visual comparisons by showing a similar number of communities across regions. However, in the written analysis, Qikiqtaaluk is reported as a single region to ensure consistency with standard regional reporting and to facilitate direct comparison with Nunavut's official regions. Here is a

summary of the per-category analysis, which follows: Theme Observations Most Expensive Items Chocolate bars, cheddar cheese, skim milk powder. Least Expensive Staples Flour, potatoes, macaroni and cheese. Region with Highest Prices Kitikmeot for dairy and meats, Qikiqtaaluk for sweets and grains. Widest Variance Macaroni and cheese, ground beef, and chocolate bars.

Page | 16 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Food Items, by Region Thirty-seven (37) solid food items were analyzed across Nunavut. The lowest price in this group was $3.78/kg for a 2.27 kg bag of potatoes in the Kivalliq region. The most expensive item was chocolate bars, which cost up to $88.32/kg in the Qikiqtaaluk region. Cheddar cheese prices are consistently high across regions, with the highest recorded at $41.44/kg in the Kitikmeot region.

A macaroni and cheese dinner shows the greatest cost disparity among the group, ranging from $15.55/kg in the Kivalliq to $29.64/kg in the Qikiqtaaluk region. Peanut butter is most expensive in the Kivalliq region ($15.76/kg) and cheapest in the Qikiqtaaluk region ($13.68/kg). Potatoes and bananas, while relatively stable, still cost 30%- 50% more than southern prices, ranging from $3.78/kg to $5.63/kg.

Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Food Items,by Region Qikiqtaaluk North Qikiqtaaluk South Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Cheddar Cheese 35.95 34.45 34.39 41.44 35.15 Macaroni and Cheese 29.64 20.61 15.55 18.46 20.61 White Bread 7.14 7.94 7.43 7.50 7.58 Bananas 5.15 5.63 4.79 5.53 5.37 Potatoes 4.31 4.66 3.78 5.17 4.57 Peanut Butter 13.68 14.54 15.76 14.97 14.78 Ground Beef 18.11 20.28 18.01 21.08 19.84 Chocolate Bars 88.32 72.48 63.74 70.05 72.62 Price Per Kilogram Table 4: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Food Items, By Region

Page | 17 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Average Price Per Litre of Select Food Items, by Region Table 5: Average Price Per Litre of Select Food Items, by Region An analysis of the liquid items on the list showed that the cheapest item was 2% milk, priced at $2.60/L in the Qikiqtaaluk region and $4.22/L in the Kitikmeot region. The most expensive item in this group was vegetable juice, priced at $14.75/L in the Qikiqtaaluk region. Soft drink prices ranged from $9.94/L in the Qikiqtaaluk region to $11.57/L in the Kivalliq region.

Prices for liquids vary less than those for solid goods but still reflect 40%-60% regional price differences, especially for juices and milk alternatives. Average Price Per Litre of Select Food Items,by Region Qikiqtaaluk North Qikiqtaaluk South Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Milk, 2% 2.60 3.94 3.44 4.22 3.64 UHT Milk 6.33 5.90 5.41 6.59 6.03 Apple Juice 9.30 8.22 7.31 8.85 8.31 Orange Juice 8.52 9.45 9.30 8.04 8.98 Tomato Juice 11.54 12.36 6.93 12.51 11.35 Vegetable Juice 14.75 9.76 9.39 … 10.47 Soft Drinks, Cola 9.94 10.58 11.57 11.34 10.87 Price Per Litre

Page | 18 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Vegetables and Fruit, by Region Tomatoes are the most expensive item in the vegetables and fruit category, with a high of $19.99/kg in the Qikiqtaaluk region. The lowest tomato price was recorded in Kitikmeot at $12.24/kg. Potatoes and bananas are the cheapest items in the group, with the lowest prices recorded in the Kivalliq region at $3.78/kg and $4.79.

Frozen corn and mixed vegetables range from nearly $10/kg to over $12/kg, while grapes are the second-most-expensive item on the list, priced from $15.16/kg (Kivalliq) to $17.91/kg (Qikiqtaaluk).

Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Vegetables and Fruit,by Region Qikiqtaaluk North Qikiqtaaluk South Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Apples 9.15 9.05 8.98 9.27 9.10 Bananas 5.15 5.63 4.79 5.53 5.37 Frozen Corn 9.57 9.62 13.88 11.00 10.85 Frozen Mixed Vegetables 9.58 10.30 11.09 12.01 10.61 Grapes 16.83 17.91 15.16 16.24 16.73 Onion 5.95 7.66 7.18 6.43 7.01 Potatoes 4.31 4.66 3.78 5.17 4.57 Tomatoes 19.99 13.71 13.74 12.24 13.40 Price Per Kilogram Table 6: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Vegetables and Fruit, by Region

Page | 19 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Milk and Alternatives, by Region Table 7:Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Milk and Alternatives, by Region Yogurt had the lowest recorded price in the Milk and Alternatives group at $9.57/kg in the Kivalliq region. Margarine is another affordable option in this group, with recorded prices ranging from $17.31/kg in Kivalliq to $20.16/kg in Qikiqtaaluk. The highest price recorded for yogurt was $15.22/kg in the Kitikmeot region.

Cheddar cheese was the most expensive item, with a high of $41.44/kg in Kitikmeot and a low of $34.39/kg in Kivalliq. Skim milk was the second-most-expensive item in the group, with a high of $35.25/kg in Qikiqtaaluk and a low of $28.52/kg in Kivalliq.

Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Milk and Alternativest,by Region Qikiqtaaluk North Qikiqtaaluk South Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Butter 22.72 21.57 18.98 20.93 21.09 Cheddar Cheese 35.95 34.45 34.39 41.44 35.15 Margarine 20.16 19.22 17.31 18.22 18.74 Processed Slice Cheese 23.54 25.11 25.88 26.46 25.31 Skim Milk Powder 35.25 30.91 28.52 33.18 31.46 Yogurt 13.82 12.75 9.57 15.22 12.86 Price Per Kilogram

Page | 20 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Grain Products, by Region Table 8: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Grain Products, by Region Quick Oatmeal, Spaghetti and Noodles, and Corn Flakes had the highest recorded prices for Select Grain Products across the territory. Quick Oatmeal in Qikiqtaaluk was the most expensive item at $29.64/kg. The cost for Spaghetti and Noodles ranged from $24.45/kg in Qikiqtaaluk to $26.16/kg in Kitikmeot.

Bread and flour were the most affordable items in this food group across the territory. The price of whole wheat bread ranged from $7.14/kg to $7.94/kg in the Qikiqtaaluk region, while white bread ranged from $8.05/kg in Qikiqtaaluk to $11.10/kg in Kitikmeot. Flour, the cheapest item in the food group, ranged from $4.87/kg (Kitikmeot) to $7.02/kg (Qikiqtaaluk).

Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Grain Products,by Region Qikiqtaaluk North Qikiqtaaluk South Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Corn Flakes 18.22 19.20 16.41 16.17 18.11 Flour 5.24 7.02 6.08 4.87 5.99 Macaroni and Cheese 4.79 4.73 5.41 3.20 4.51 Quick Oatmeal 29.64 20.61 15.55 18.46 20.61 Soda Crackers 7.98 8.85 13.27 10.65 10.18 Spaghetti Noodles 25.50 24.45 24.51 26.16 25.07 White Bread 8.05 8.95 8.52 11.10 9.21 Whole Wheat Bread 7.14 7.94 7.43 7.50 7.58 Price Per Kilogram

Page | 21 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Meat and Alternatives, by Region Table 9: Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Meat and Alternatives, by Region Peanut butter, chicken legs, and wieners were the most affordable items in the meat and alternatives group. Peanut butter was the cheapest item in the group, priced from $13.68/kg (Qikiqtaaluk) to $15.76/kg (Kivalliq).

Chicken leg prices ranged from $16.30/kg in Kitikmeot to $19.98/kg in Kivalliq, while wieners cost between $15.75/kg in Kivalliq and $19.83/kg in Qikiqtaaluk. Canned pink salmon is consistently priced above $31.84/kg across all regions, with a peak of $35.43/kg in Kitikmeot. Bacon’s highest recorded price was $33.64/kg in Kitikmeot, 7.3% above the territorial average. Ground beef ranges from $18.01/kg in Kivalliq to $21.08/kg in Kitikmeot.

Average Price Per Kilogram of Select Meat and Alternatives,by Region Qikiqtaaluk North Qikiqtaaluk South Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Bacon 31.20 32.07 33.64 31.68 32.07 Bologna 25.19 24.29 20.21 22.37 23.38 Canned Luncheon Meat 27.50 26.13 21.73 22.82 24.84 Canned Pink Salmon 33.87 33.90 31.84 35.43 33.64 Chicken Legs and Drumsticks 17.22 17.74 19.98 16.30 17.87 Ground Beef 18.11 20.28 18.01 21.08 19.84 Peanut Butter 13.68 14.54 15.76 14.97 14.78 Pork Chops 20.60 24.58 20.01 20.74 21.90 Wieners 19.83 19.40 15.75 18.47 18.53 Price Per Kilogram

Page | 22 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Average Price Per Kilogram of Miscellaneous Processed Food, by Region Table 10: Average Price Per Kilogram of Miscellaneous Processed Food, by Region This grouping of processed food items shows regularly purchased items, snacks, and their costs across Nunavut. Chocolates are the most expensive item surveyed across all categories, with a maximum of $88.32/kg in Qikiqtaaluk, compared with $63.74/kg in Kivalliq. This represents a regional spread of $24.58/kg, or 38.6%.

Potato chips, frozen pre-cooked dinners, and pilot biscuits also show higher per-kilogram prices across the territory, with highs of $53.84/kg (Qikiqtaaluk), $41.67/kg (Kitikmeot), and $32.07/kg (Qikiqtaaluk), respectively. Frozen pizza and frozen French fries offer more affordable, though still elevated, prices for commonly purchased processed foods in this group, with highs of $21.26/kg (Qikiqtaaluk) and $16.48/kg (Qikiqtaaluk), respectively.

Average Price of Select Miscellaneous Processed Foods,by Region Qikiqtaaluk North Qikiqtaaluk South Kivalliq Kitikmeot Nunavut Chocolate Bars 88.32 72.48 63.74 70.05 72.62 Frozen French Fries 16.48 15.35 16.70 14.28 15.64 Frozen Pizza 18.48 21.26 20.74 17.68 19.98 Frozen Pre-Cooked Dinners 41.62 37.83 35.43 41.67 38.78 Pilot Biscuits 32.07 30.74 27.37 29.15 29.80 Potato Chips 53.84 47.29 40.82 38.84 45.77 Price Per Kilogram

Page | 23 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit – Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Acknowledgements Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit acknowledges the valuable contributions of the Government Liaison Officers across all Nunavut communities for their role in collecting price information for the 2025 Nunavut Food Price Survey. Their consistent efforts and attention to detail were essential to the successful completion of this survey cycle. The Bureau also thanks participating retailers and community partners for their cooperation and continued engagement in the survey process.

The reestablishment of this flagship territorial survey reflects the collective efforts of those involved in supporting reliable and accessible statistical information for Nunavut. Nunavummit Kiglisiniartiit Project Team: Shereese Porter, Director Kwanele Ncube, Project Manager/Senior Analyst Donna Kilabuk, Information Analyst Madiha Khan, Information Analyst Ellie Tungilik. Information Clerk

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