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How much does the average Thanksgiving dinner cost?

By Cristine Struble

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The average Thanksgiving dinner cost may not be what you expect. In the annual survey, shoppers might be surprised at what they are spending.

The Thanksgiving dinner cost is studied year after year. While people might debate whether to celebrate Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, someone has to buy all the food. Luckily, this year the cost isn’t as much as you might have thought.

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey, the average Thanksgiving feast coast $48.90. This cost is based on a dinner for 10 people. Basically, that breaks down to less than $5.00 per person.

Of course, the turkey represents the biggest cost associated with Thanksgiving dinner. On average, a 16-pound turkey costs $21.71. Truthfully, the cost of a turkey can vary greatly. While some stores might have sales, the type of turkey can cause the price to fluctuate. Fresh, frozen or even organic can make the costs go up or down.

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    • Still, this year’s cost is the lowest since 2014, according to this survey. Turkey isn’t the only food showing a decrease in cost. A gallon of milk, sweet potatoes and rolls have all gone down in price.

    Unfortunately, a few holiday favorites did see an increase in price. Pumpkin pie mix, cranberries and even stuffing saw slight increases. While the cost is more, the increase wasn’t so detrimental that people will avoid buying this holiday food favorites.

    While this survey represents an average Thanksgiving dinner, it doesn’t include all those extras that many people put on the table. Since some people may not agree on potatoes, stuffing and various other side dishes, the Thanksgiving feast can get out of control. It can be quite easy to spend closer to $100 on dinner in a hurry.

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    As everyone starts to prepare Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving menus, what will be on your holiday table? With this year’s average Thanksgiving dinner cost going down slightly, maybe you have a little extra money to splurge on an extra pie or bottle of wine.

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