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Allanah Sciberras

EXPLAINED: Lunchbox staples prove costly for families | Rare Historical Photos

The price of common school lunch items varies significantly between supermarket giants, CHOICE says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

School lunchbox staples are becoming increasingly expensive for families, with a basket of common items varying significantly between supermarket giants as cost-of-living pressures bite.

A trolley of 17 popular school lunchbox items, including yoghurt pouches, cheese slices, Vegemite and multi-pack chips, is most expensive at IGA, costing $100, according to consumer advocacy group CHOICE.

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