(NewsNation) — Thanksgiving is approaching, but turkey prices might have Americans feeling anything but thankful.
A Purdue University study expects the average retail price of turkey this Thanksgiving to be about 25 percent more than last year, or over $2 more per pound. That’s more than $30 for a 15-pound bird. This is, in part, due to the bird flu’s impact on the poultry industry.
Turkey has been getting more expensive over the past 10 years. A decade ago, Americans would’ve been paying less than $1.50 per pound.
Despite the rising turkey costs, some other side dishes may cost less.
Purdue found the price of potatoes is down half a percent, so that classic side dish should cost about the same.
A Wells Fargo report shows that name-brand frozen vegetables are down 15 percent, stuffing and gravy are down 4 percent and pumpkin pie is down 3 percent, compared to one year ago.
The study from Purdue reflects average prices, not actual. One’s grocery bill will vary depending on where you shop.
Walmart is offering a bundle for 10 people, which includes a 16-pound turkey and sides, for under $4 per person. Aldi has a similar offer: a $40 bundle to feed 10, complete with turkey, sides and a pie. Target is offering a Thanksgiving dinner for four at $5 per person.