A. M. El Salvador is positioned as one of the countries with the lowest per capita cost of the basic food basket in the region, with a value of US$66.12 for a list of 22 products, according to data from the Fundación para un Consumo Responsable. It is only surpassed by Nicaragua, where the cost is US$65.92 for 23 products.
In contrast, Argentina leads the region’s highest prices with a per capita cost of US$137.02 and a basket of 58 products. Uruguay follows with US$130.24 per person and 60 products, while Costa Rica maintains a value of US$121.88 with 52 products in its basket.
Mexico, which has the largest basket in the region, made up of 222 products, has a cost of US$115.16 per person. These data reflect the variability in the price of essential foods in Latin America, depending on the composition of each basket and the economy of each country.
El Salvador stands out not only for its low cost, but also for the stability of its basic food basket prices. This is key for the economy of salvadoran households, allowing greater access to essential foods without seriously affecting the family budget.
The tendency to maintain affordable prices in the basic food basket is a positive factor for the salvadoran economy. However, it is important to continue monitoring the market and ensure that stability is maintained in the long term for the benefit of the population.
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