Average value of the basic food basket in Macapá increased in June. Disclosure The basic food basket became more expensive in Macapá in June and now costs, on average, R$717.46. The increase compared to May was 0.10%, according to research by the National Supply Company (Conab) and the Inter-Union Department of Statistics and Socioeconomic Studies (Dieese), released this Wednesday (8). In the first half of 2026, the basic food basket became 10.18% more expensive. In the last 12 months, the increase reaches 7.87%. Between May and June, the survey shows that eight of the 12 foods surveyed became more expensive.
The value of the basic food basket in Macapá exceeds R$700 and accumulates an increase in June
Average value of the basic food basket in Macapá increased in June. Disclosure The basic food basket became more expensive in Macapá in June and now costs, on average, R$717.46. The increase compared to May was 0.10%,...
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See the products that increased in price between May and June this year: Crystal sugar: 5.98%; Coffee powder: 5.37%; Needle rice: 5.08%; Carioca beans: 4.38%; Cassava flour: 2.93%; Butter: 1.59%; Tomato: 0.55%; Banana: 0.50% Coffee powder fell in 25 capitals across the country. The exceptions were Macapá and Natal, where the price of grain rose. According to the research, soybean oil maintained a stable value. Prime beef, whole milk and French bread became cheaper during the period analyzed. In the last 12 months, carioca beans registered the biggest increase among the products in the basket. Tomatoes, cassava flour, French bread, bananas, coffee, soybean oil and meat also accumulated increases. On the other hand, sugar, rice, butter and whole milk became cheaper compared to June 2025. In the year to 2026, beans, tomatoes and cassava flour lead the increases. Sugar, soybean oil, rice and coffee registered a price drop in the period. With the price of the basket at R$717.46, a worker from Macapá who receives a minimum wage of R$1,621 needed to work 97 hours and 22 minutes to buy basic food. Which represents 47.85% of net income, after deducting contributions to Social Security. In May, 97 hours and 16 minutes of work were required. In June 2025, the time was 96 hours and 24 minutes. See the latest news from g1 Amapá
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