From burgers to filled boas – how much you pay for top take-aways

Rising costs - energy, labour, ingredients - are driving people in the UK to make their own Chinese and Indian meals and saving the pounds in the process

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Pizza takeaway chain Domino's has revealed its sales performance was boosted by higher prices for customers as order numbers dipped.

Its news comes as the UK takeaway market is valued at £14.3 billion, with an average Brit spending around £1,758 per year on takeaways.

The average cost of a single main dish takeaway in the UK can range from £6.70 for chicken and chips to more than £10 for a pizza, with significant regional variations and price increases driven by inflation.

Top takeaways and key trends

1. Chinese cuisine: consistently ranked as the UK's favourite takeaway, especially among the 25to-64 age groups.

2. Indian food: the second most popular choice nationally, with specific regional highlights such as in Scotland where it rivals Chinese food for the top spot.

3. Fish and chips: the traditional British staple remains a top contender, though it has experienced the most significant price increase-more than 50 percent in six years, putting some consumers off.