BBC World Service - World Service Food Price Index

World Service Food Price Index


Food Crisis - Eight Cities and a Global Experiment

Watching Prices - Our Eight City Index

Official data on food prices is often months out of date. In this real-time experiment, the World Service uses its network of reporters to monitor prices in eight cities around the world.
Brussels

Brussels

How is the global food crisis impacting on life in this city?
Skopje

Skopje

A weekly record of food prices in Skopje.
Moscow

Moscow

The most expensive city in the world.
Nairobi

Nairobi

How is the global food crisis impacting on life in this major world city?
Delhi

Delhi

How are the citizens of Delhi dealing with rising costs?
Jakarta

Jakarta

A weekly record of food prices in Jakarta.
Washington DC

Buenos Aires

Is the food crisis affecting life in this major world city?
Washington DC

Washington DC

A weekly record of food prices in Washington DC.