How much are you paying for back-to-school items compared to past years?

This table shows how prices have changed year-over-year, comparing prices in July 2024 to each of the past three years.

A blue negative number means the price is currently less than it was in the past. A red positive number means that item is more expensive now. For example, tomatoes were 4.0 per cent cheaper in July this year compared to July 2023, but tomatoes tomato prices are still 24.1 per cent higher this year than they were in July 2021.