Explained: Why vegetarian thali has become more expensive than non-vegetarian thali

We all love thali, whether it is vegetarian or non-vegetarian. It is a satisfying experience that satisfies all five tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy. But, have you ever thought about how much thal costs in India? As per the latest report by CRISIL (Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited), vegetarian thalis are costlier than non-vegetarian thali. Scroll down to read the details. (Image: istock)

A report released by CRISIL on Wednesday states that the cost of vegetarian thali has gone up by 5 percent in the last year, while for non-vegetarian thali, it has decreased by 13 percent. (Image: istock)

According to the Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report, a vegetarian thali comprises roti, onion, tomato, potato, rice, dal, curd, and salad. On the other hand, a non-veg thali has the same dishes as the veg thali, except for dal, which is replaced by chicken or any other meat. In January this year, the cost of a vegetarian thali was Rs 28. In January last year, it was Rs 26.6. On the other hand, the cost of non-vegetarian thali has gone down to Rs 52 from Rs 59.9 during the same period. (Image: istock)

The fall in price was because the cost of chicken declined by 26 percent on the back of higher production. (Image: istock)

As compared to December 2023, the cost of both thalis has gone down. The report said, "On-month, the cost of the veg and non-veg thalis fell 6 percent and 8 percent, respectively." (Image: istock)