Cost of Christmas dinner for Irish families jumps to nearly €35 this year

Increase mainly driven by price of turkey as well as Brussel sprouts and mince pies, research shows

The cost of an average Christmas dinner for a family of four which includes turkey, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, wine, and mince pies for dessert, has risen 2% to €34.74.

The average cost of a Christmas dinner for a family of four has risen to nearly €35 this year, as Irish households, seeking better value, spend more on promotional deals, new data from market research firm Kantar shows.

Kantar estimates that on average, the cost of an average Christmas dinner for a family of four has risen 2% to €34.75.