Macapá's basic food basket price surpasses R$700, with June increases

The average cost of a basic food basket in Macapá rose in June, reaching R$717.46. This represents a 0.10% increase compared to May, according to research by Conab and Dieese released on Wednesday, June 8th. Over the first half of 2026, the food basket's price has climbed by 10.18%, and over the past 12 months, the accumulated increase stands at 7.87%. Between May and June, eight out of twelve surveyed food items became more expensive. Notably, crystal sugar saw a 5.98% price hike, followed by ground coffee at 5.37% and long-grain rice at 5.08%. Other items that increased in price include carioca beans, cassava flour, butter, tomatoes, and bananas. While ground coffee prices fell in 25 other Brazilian capitals, Macapá and Natal experienced increases. Soybean oil prices remained stable, while first-quality beef, whole milk, and French bread became cheaper. Over the last 12 months, carioca beans showed the most significant price increase among basket items, with tomatoes, cassava flour, French bread, bananas, coffee, soybean oil, and beef also rising. Conversely, sugar, rice, butter, and whole milk were cheaper in June 2025. In the year-to-date 2026 period, beans, tomatoes, and cassava flour led price increases, while sugar, soybean oil, rice, and coffee prices decreased. With the basket costing R$717.46, a worker in Macapá earning the minimum wage of R$1,621 had to work 97 hours and 22 minutes to afford these basic food items, consuming 47.85% of their net income after social security deductions. This is a slight increase from May, when 97 hours and 16 minutes were required, and also more than the 96 hours and 24 minutes needed in June 2025.