According to a survey conducted by Procon, the cost of a basic basket can range from 160 reais in Joinville, north of Santa Catarina. The price consultation was held in 12 markets in the city and published this Wednesday (5).

Potatoes and tomatoes were among the products with the biggest price increases – Photo: Itajaí City Hall/Disclosure/ND

According to Procon, residents of Joinville can find a basic basket of the same items for between R$217.38 and R$379.69 depending on the establishment.

The average calculated price in the October survey was R$296.39, which is 3.06% lower than the price registered in the previous month, which was R$305.75.

Disinfectants (-22.24%), soap powder (-13.18%) and milk (-11.2%) fell the most. The champion in terms of value growth was a kilogram of potatoes, which became more expensive by 44.58%. This is followed by tomatoes (29.29%) and cockatiels-bananas (13.70%).

Check out the items researched by Procon and their prices.