Most dinner items have risen above inflation, according to a survey; Comparing prices is important to save money
This year’s Christmas dinner will be more expensive for Brazilians: in the last 12 months, up to November, inflation was 5.9%, according to the IBGE’s IPCA. However, looking at the groups and specific items most consumed this time of year, inflation can be much higher, according to a survey by XP.
In food at home, for example, prices have increased by about 13%. In the item-by-item assessment, cod and chicken saw increases of 7.9% and 5.1%, respectively.
The traditional French toast should surprise many consumers due to the higher cost of the ingredients for its preparation: the milk and derivatives group grew by 26% (in the natural milk even more, almost 40%); French bread, 18%; eggs, almost 20%. Sugar, in turn, was the only one in deflation: -1.1%.
According to XP economist Tatiana Nogueira, the main factors driving up prices in the year’s cumulative result are: global increase in prices of commodities such as wheat, corn and animal proteins due to climate problems — La Niña — , effects of the Ukraine x Russia pandemic and war.
“In general, agricultural commodities have been under pressure over the past two years due to the pandemic, climate problems (with crop failures) and war, with Ukraine being a major grain exporter. All this drives up costs, albeit with a punctual slowdown at the margin recently”, explained the specialist.
Variation in markets makes a difference: see research
The inspection group of Procon Carioca, an agency linked to the Municipal Citizenship Secretariat, conducted a survey on the prices of 33 products in five supermarkets with the aim of comparing the prices of some items commonly found in consumer dinners, such as olive, cod and tender . A high percentage of price variation was found, reaching 76.56% in the case of olive oil, from one market to another.
Bearing in mind the purchases that the consumer usually makes for the end-of-year festivities, Procon Carioca advises that it is important, at this time, to plan the menu in advance, always evaluating the products that will be used to assemble the dinner and the establishment in which it will be purchased, in order to avoid waste and always seek the best price.
Look at the highest and lowest prices found for some of the more traditional products so you can compare before you buy:
• Product: Porto cod (Kg)
- Highest price: BRL 129.99
- Lowest price: BRL 84.98
- Swing Percentage: 52.97%
• Product: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Andorinha 500ml
- Highest price: BRL 29.98
- Lowest price: BRL 16.98
- Swing Percentage: 76.56%
• Product: Bird Fiesta Seara (Kg)
- Highest price: BRL 28.58
- Lowest price: BRL 24.70
- Swing Percentage: 15.71%
• Product: Bauducco Chocottone 500g
- Highest price: BRL 23.99
- Lowest price: BRL 16.49
- Swing Percentage: 42.88%
• Product: Seara cured loin (kg)
- Highest price: BRL 46.90
- Lowest price: BRL 32.98
- Swing Percentage: 42.21%
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
