Procon research reveals that items in the basic food basket vary by up to 159% in prices charged in supermarkets in Campo Grande.
In total, 14 establishments were visited between April 15th and 24th, with 28 products listed in the survey.
Among hygiene and cleaning items, the survey found the greatest variation in a single product and brand. The toothpaste reached a 159.82% difference, with values between R$2.19 and R$5.69. Followed by double-ply toilet paper and four units, with prices between R$3.75 and R$11.89. Even within the same brand, the variation reaches 131.73%.
A one-kilo package of beans has prices between R$6.95 and R$11.90. Type 1 rice, weighing five kilos, ranged from R$21.90 to R$33.89. white cassava flour per kilo was found from R$ 6.95 to R$ 18.65.
“It is important to highlight that research can guide consumers when purchasing, but it also leads them to reflect on their own consumption habits in relation to brands and prices”, assesses the executive secretary of Procon/MS, Angelo Motti.
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