Slight drop in the basic basket has little impact on the wallet of consumers in Araraquara
A slight decrease in the average cost of the basic basket in Araraquara offers limited financial relief to consumers.
Sliced mozzarella has the greatest impact on basic basket expenses in Piracicaba; cheese price rose 7% in February
The price of sliced mozzarella cheese rose significantly in February 2026, impacting the overall expenses of families in Piracicaba's basic basket.
How much time do you need to work to buy food? See the hours per capital
The article discusses the number of hours required to work in different Brazilian capitals to afford a basic food basket, highlighting São Paulo as the city where residents must work the longest.
Retirees: the basic basket reaches $1.8 million and more than quadruples the minimum pension
The basic basket for retirees in Argentina has risen to $1,824,682, over four times the minimum pension, highlighting the financial struggles faced by many seniors.
The basket used to measure indigence increased more than the CPI in February
The basic food basket in Argentina rose by 3.2% in February, surpassing the inflation rate of 2.9%.
Basic basket: a family needed more than 1,397,672 pesos in February to avoid poverty, according to INDEC
In February 2026, a family of four in Argentina required 1,397,672 pesos to avoid falling below the poverty line, as per the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC).
Basic basket in Manaus falls to R$ 628.90 in February; highest among analyzed capitals
The price of the basic basket in Manaus decreased to R$ 628.90 in February, marking a 2.94% decline compared to January.
Basic basket in Petrolina registers a decrease of 0.39% in February; see variations
In February, the cost of the basic basket in Petrolina fell by 0.39% compared to January, with varying price changes among different food items.
Basic basket price rises in 14 capitals in February; meat becomes more expensive and coffee cheaper
The average price of the basic basket has increased in 14 capitals across Brazil in February 2026, primarily due to rising meat prices.
Natal has the highest increase in the country in basic basket prices in February, points out Dieese
In February, Natal experienced a significant 3.52% rise in the cost of basic food items, the largest increase in Brazil according to Dieese.
Meat and milk raise the price of the basic basket in March in Rio Branco, according to Fecomércio
The cost of the basic basket in Rio Branco increased by 10.79% in March, primarily due to rising meat and milk prices.
Zucchini, eggs, and beans drive up basic basket prices in the Paraíba Valley in February
The basic food basket price in the Paraíba Valley experienced a slight increase in February compared to January, influenced by rising costs of zucchini, eggs, and beans.
Tomato, butter, and rice drive increase, and the basic basket in Campinas has the highest value since July
The cost of the basic food basket in Campinas, Brazil has reached its highest value since July 2025, driven by increases in the prices of tomatoes, butter, and rice.
Procon Maceió conducts research on the basic food basket, highlighting price variations; see which items
Procon Maceió has released a report detailing significant price variations in staple food items, urging consumers to compare prices before purchasing.
Basic basket prices rise in Litoral Norte in January; see the variation of each item
The average price of the basic grocery basket has increased in Litoral Norte, São Paulo, in January 2023, primarily due to heightened demand from the tourist season.
DB Group Leads with Lowest Basic Food Basket Price in Manaus, Says Procon
In February, the DB Group was reported to have the lowest basic food basket price in Manaus, Brazil, according to a municipal survey conducted by Procon Manaus.
Basic food basket price rises again in January in Petrolina; see variations
The price of the basic food basket in Petrolina, Brazil, rose by 3.01% in January compared to December 2025, influenced mainly by increases in beef and bread prices.
Increase in prices of the basic basket: Which foods rose the most?
Inflation in Mexico has led to increased prices for essential food items, affecting the budgets of urban and rural households.
Increase in IEPS on soft drinks raises basic basket price in Mexico: Inegi
The increase in the special tax on production and services (IEPS) for sodas has caused a 0.8% rise in the basic basket in urban areas and 0.5% in rural areas in Mexico, as reported by Inegi.
Tomato and French bread impacted the cost of the basic food basket in capitals in January, says Conab
The price of tomatoes and French bread significantly increased in several Brazilian capitals in January, affecting the overall cost of the basic food basket according to Conab data.
Basic basket rises in Campo Grande and demands more from workers' income; tomato is the villain
The price of the basic basket in Campo Grande has increased in January 2026, driven primarily by the soaring cost of tomatoes.
Cost of the basic basket has decreased by 4.9% until 2026 due to Pacic: Profeco
The implementation of the Anti-Inflation and Cost of Living Package (Pacic) has led to a 4.9% reduction in household spending in Mexico, according to Profeco.
Basic basket price reduces by 17% in three months and reaches almost R$ 600 in Rio Branco
The price of the basic food basket in Rio Branco dropped by 17.64% over three months, now costing R$ 583.79, according to a study by the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services, and Tourism of the State of Acre.
Eggs, papaya and cassava flour pull slight drop in basic basket price in Vale do Paraíba
The basic basket in Vale do Paraíba recorded a slight decrease of 0.14% in January, mainly due to falling prices of eggs, papaya, and cassava flour.
German household basket according to the Greek model against inflation proposed by the Social Democrats
German Social Democrats propose a basic goods basket at affordable and stable prices to counteract rising food costs, which have increased by 33% since 2020.
SPD demands 'Germany Basket': Affordable food for all
In light of rising food prices, the SPD is calling for consumer relief through a voluntary initiative for retailers to offer a basket of affordable, stable-priced, locally produced staple foods.