How much for . . . an Easter egg?

Price differences for Easter Eggs

Easter eggs come in all shapes and sizes, but appearances can be deceptive. We have ranked a dozen popular brands according to price per 100 grams, starting with the cheapest. We also give the prices per 100 grams for their regular chocolate products.

Yorkie: €4.59 for 271 grams, or €1.69 for 100 grams. A Yorkie bar costs 97c per 100 grams

Mars: €4.59 for 244 grams, or €1.88 for 100 grams. A Mars bar costs 57c per 100 grams

Twix: €4.49 for 235 grams, or €1.91 for 100 grams. A Twix bar costs 93c per 100 grams

Kit Kat: €4.59 for 235 grams, or €1.95 per 100 grams. A Kit Kat bar costs €1.15 per 100 grams

Aero: 4.59 for 212 grams, or €2.17 per 100 grams. An Aero bar costs €1.66 per 100 grams

Buttons: €3.08 for 138 grams, or €2.23 per 100 grams. A bag of Buttons costs 2 per 100 grams

Twirl: €4.50 for 200 grams, or €2.25 per 100 grams. A Twirl bar costs €1.63 per 100 grams

Roses: €7.45 for 298 grams, or €2.50 per 100 grams. A box of Roses costs €1.42 per 100 grams

Toblerone One by One: €4.99 for 197 grams, or €2.53 per 100 grams. A Toblerone bar costs €1.64 per 100 grams

Milk Tray: €5.20 for 198 grams, or €2.63 per 100 grams. A box of Milk Tray costs €2.20 per 100 grams

Terry's Chocolate Orange: €8.99 for 285 grams, or €3.15 per 100 grams. A Terry's Chocolate Orange costs €2.14 per 100 grams

Kinder Joy: €8.99 for 150 grams, or €5.99 per 100 grams (includes a toy). An eight-pack of Kinder bars costs €1.10 per 100 grams

• Prices from Tesco Ireland

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