The price of milk rises: how much does a liter cost in February

THE milk, one of the main foods that make up the basic basket, has recently undergone significant increases. How much does a liter of milk cost?

In the large supermarkets of Buenos Aires the liter of milk in sachet It ranges between $360 and $960, depending on the brand.

Meanwhile, the liter of long milk vida is available in hypermarkets at prices between $800 and $1,300. For his part, the milk powder of 800 g varies between $4,700 and $6,000.

According to the last one Consumer price index (IPC) prepared by Indexin Buenos Aires a liter of milk in a sachet cost 615 dollars and cost a 35% increase compared to the previous month. While 800g of whole milk powder costs $4,025.

According to the CPI, in the Pampeana region, a liter of milk in a sachet has a value of 660 dollars; in the Northwest it costs up to $666; In Cuyo it costs around 645 dollars and in Patagonia it sells for 707 dollars.

It turns out that the category of Food and beverages It increased by 29.7% in December and was the one that had the greatest impact on the INDEC price index and expects a sharp increase in prices in the coming months.

Likewise, the items Goods and Services (32.7%), Health (32.6%) and Transport (31.7%), among others, had a strong impact.