Thanksgiving is only one week away. The question is, how much are you planning to spend on your Thanksgiving meal?
According to a survey conducted by the Indiana Farm Bureau, Hoosiers can expect slightly more affordable grocery store prices on traditional Thanksgiving food items this year.
The average cost for a dinner for 10 this year, including 12 traditional food items, is $47.22 or $4.72 per person.
Compared to 2017, this year’s meal is approximately 7% cheaper.
The main course is also cheaper than last year. A 16-pound turkey should cost approximately $21.50 ($1.34 per pound), which is about 17% cheaper than last year.
Find the full list of traditional Thanksgiving food prices, comparing this year to last, below:
| 2017 | 2018 | ||
| Turkey (16 lb.) | $25.99 | $21.47 | -17% |
| Stuffing (14 oz. package) | $2.80 | $3.13 | +12% |
| Pumpkin pie filling mix (30 oz. can) | $3.11 | $3.65 | +17% |
| Pie shell, 9 in. (2 per package) | $2.38 | $2.44 | +2.5% |
| Sweet potatoes (3 lb.) | $3.24 | $3.25 | Less than 1% |
| Rolls (1 doz.) | $1.97 | $1.97 | Less than 1% |
| Peas (16 oz. package, frozen) | $1.60 | $1.56 | -2.5% |
| Relish tray (fresh carrots and celery) | $0.81 | $0.87 | +7% |
| Whole milk (gal.) | $2.16 | $2.20 | +2% |
| Cranberries (fresh, 12 oz. package) | $2.14 | $1.85 | -15% |
| Whipping cream (½ pint) | $1.96 | $1.82 | -7% |
| Misc. ingredients (necessary to prepare the meal, such as butter, onions, eggs, sugar and flour) | $2.72 | $3.01 | 10% |
| AVERAGE TOTAL MEAL PRICE | $50.88 | $47.22 | -7% |
