Price of eggs: how much does maple and dozen cost

An essential product in the daily diet, rich in proteins and lipids, and indispensable for recipes egg. These basic basket food products did not escape the adjustment and experienced sharp increases at the beginning of the year.

This was indicated by the last one Consumer price index (IPC) of the Index. The Food category, in fact, was one of those that recorded the greatest increases compared to the previous period.

How much does a dozen eggs cost?

According to the calculations presented by Indec in its latest CPI, the A dozen eggs in Buenos Aires it costs $1,60016.1% more than the previous month, when it cost almost $1,400.

On the other hand, this basic food basket costs 1,500 dollars in the Pampa region, 1,200 dollars in the Northeast, 1,350 dollars in the Northwest, 1,600 dollars in Cuyo and 1,800 dollars in Patagonia.

The CPI for the month of January has not yet been revealed, but prices increased exponentially. In large supermarkets, a dozen eggs can cost between $1,800 and $2,500. The half-dozen also has no set price, but you can get it for at least $1,000.

If you prefer to buy in quantity, a 30-unit Maple Egg is priced between $4,500 and $5,200.

In December, the category of Food and beverages The CPI rose more than expected, at 29.7 percent. The Indec also reported a strong increase in other items, such as Goods and Services (32.7%), Health (32.6%) and Transport (31.7%).