Christmas dinner items have a price difference of 124.72%

A survey carried out by Procon in São Paulo with products that make up the Christmas dinner showed a price difference of up to 124.72%. Price collection was carried out on November 29th and 30th and December 1st on the websites of seven supermarkets.

The prices of 63 of the following items from different brands were compared: oils, chocolates, dry lentils, preserves, ready-to-eat farofa, fruit in syrup, panettone, chocotones and meat.

Among the products analyzed, a 500 ml olive oil cost R$ 44.90 in one establishment and R$ 19.98 in another, a difference of R$ 24.92. A panettone with 400 grams of chocolate chips was found at R$20.78 in one establishment and R$14.99 in another.

In comparison with the survey made last year, there was an increase of 17.11% in the average price.

Procon-SP specialists recommend planning the menu and putting together food and beverage lists before going to the supermarket to avoid impulse purchases. They also guide the consumer to make a comparison between the prices charged by different establishments.

Text translated using artificial intelligence.