Research and analysis
CPI basket items per consumer detriment survey sector
Updated 8 May 2025
| Sector | Item count |
|---|---|
| Food and drink, including alcohol, for consumption at home (not takeaways)聽聽 | 232 |
| Caf茅s, fast-food, restaurants and take-away services, bars, pubs and night-clubs聽 | 48 |
| Out of scope - excluded | 36 |
| Renting a home and associated services聽聽 | 5 |
| Not in CPI basket - excluded | 10 |
| Water services聽 | 4 |
| Home and garden maintenance, repair services and installation of聽systems聽 | 9 |
| Cleaning or maintenance items and tools for the home or聽garden聽 | 33 |
| Furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances and fixtures聽聽 | 61 |
| Supply of electricity, gas services and other home energy systems聽 | 6 |
| Toiletries, cosmetics, hair products and beauty appliances聽聽 | 33 |
| Electronic devices and software, including gaming consoles and games, computers, phones, media devices聽 | 49 |
| Stationery, books, magazines and newspapers聽聽 | 19 |
| Veterinary services聽 | 2 |
| Childcare services聽 | 4 |
| Removal聽and storage services聽 | 2 |
| Carers, nursing homes and other adult care services聽 | 4 |
| Real estate purchases and related services聽聽 | 4 |
| Sport, cultural and entertainment activities, memberships or events聽聽 | 21 |
| Insurance services聽 | 8 |
| Funeral services聽 | 1 |
| Private and higher education fees and services聽 | 3 |
| Current accounts, loans, mortgages, and bank services聽聽 | 6 |
| Pension funds and investment services聽聽 | 2 |
| Legal, financial advice, and accountancy services聽 | 2 |
| Landline telephone services聽 | 3 |
| Mobile telephone services and data plans聽聽 | 2 |
| Internet provision services (excluding mobile phone data plans)聽 | 1 |
| Not linked to single CDS sector - excluded | 1 |
| Clothing, footwear and fashion accessories聽 | 104 |
| Non-electronic entertainment items including musical instruments, toys and games, sporting and hobby equipment, bicycles and e-bikes聽聽 | 30 |
| Glasses (spectacles) and lenses聽 | 2 |
| Prescription and non-prescription medicines聽 | 6 |
| Hair, beauty, and wellness services聽 | 4 |
| Private medical services and dental services聽 | 7 |
| Second-hand cars or other second-hand vehicles聽 | 4 |
| New cars or other new vehicles聽聽 | 5 |
| Fuel, accessories, and maintenance equipment for vehicles聽聽 | 8 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair services聽 | 10 |
| Public transport and train services聽聽 | 15 |
| Vehicle rental services聽聽 | 2 |
| Airline services聽聽 | 1 |
| Satellite, cable or streaming TV or other digital subscriptions (music, gaming, etc.)聽 | 5 |
| Package holidays and tours聽聽聽聽 | 7 |
| Hotels and holiday accommodation聽聽 | 4 |
| Total | 825 |