Hollow Promises: The Real Cost of Easter Eggs

I was looking at Easter eggs the other day- and honestly, you can buy Easter eggs every day of the year in South Africa. But the price? It feels like daylight robbery. I was wondering: why are Easter eggs so expensive?

I know the obvious answer would be seasonal pricing- because retailers know there’s a spike in demand, so prices shoot up. Same logic as flowers on Valentine’s Day.

But what gets me is that with Easter eggs, you’re mostly paying for the packaging- those colourful boxes and fancy moulds. If Easter egg manufacturers could just sell me a solid chunk of chocolate, I’d buy them. Literally, by the dozen.

But no- they’re always wafer-thin, and I really resent the fact that my money’s going on tin foil instead of chocolate.

So, I’m going to share a couple of smarter, cheaper Easter egg alternatives.

Anyway, I’m not going to recommend DIY chocolate Easter eggs- unless, of course, you’ve got the time and the inclination. In which case, go for it! It’s your life, not mine.

What I would recommend is getting a slab of really good quality chocolate. That’s where you get more chocolate for less money. And me? I like to eat chocolate like steak- not some delicate little soupçon.

I want a chunk of chocolate I can sink my teeth into.

If you want to get a bit more creative, buy some mason jars- or those clear cellophane cones- and fill them with a mix of mini marshmallows, jelly beans, and mini chocolates. Those mini chocolate Easter eggs are quite a treat.

Then gift it to people! It’s a lovely little selection of sweets they can nibble on at their leisure. It’s a fantastic homemade gift- it looks homemade, but at the same time gives you much better value for money.