The table presents data on the price of a cup of coffee in six Australian cities between 2010 and 2014, highlighting the changes over this period.
Overall, the price of coffee increased in all cities except Brisbane, where it remained the same. Melbourne saw the most significant rise, with prices increasing from $2.40 in 2010 to $2.90 in 2014, a substantial 20.8% increase. Similarly, Sydney experienced a notable increase from $2.90 to $3.17, a 13.2% rise.
Canberra and Perth both had modest increases. Canberra’s coffee price rose from $1.50 to $1.70, a 6.25% increase, while Perth saw a 7.1% rise from $2.10 to $2.25. Adelaide also experienced a slight increase from $1.87 to $2.00, amounting to a 6.95% rise.
Interestingly, the price of coffee in Brisbane remained unchanged at $2.25 over the four years. This stagnation contrasts with the upward trend observed in the other cities.
In summary, while all the cities except Brisbane saw increases in the price of coffee between 2010 and 2014, Melbourne and Sydney experienced the most significant hikes. The other cities had more moderate increases, with Canberra, Perth, and Adelaide showing relatively smaller percentage changes.