Research and analysis

CPI basket items per consumer detriment survey sector

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