Feeling the pinch at the supermarket? You're not alone. Food prices have soared globally since the pandemic, leaving many struggling to afford everyday staples.

Still, grocery costs vary wildly around the world, and price hikes have hit some nations much harder than others. With this in mind, we've compared the typical price of a basket of essentials across 22 selected countries and territories, factoring in food inflation to find out how much the cost of the bare necessities is rising in each, based on data from Numbeo and Trading Economics.

Read on to discover the nations paying the least and most for essential items and see how your grocery bill stacks up...

All dollar amounts in US dollars. Prices correct as of 26 March 2025, inflation figures correct as of February 2025.