The MEF compared prices between the capital and the main spas in the country, which continue to present differences.
The price gap between the eastern resorts and Montevideo prior to the Uruguayan season was reduced.
He Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) published an update to the report on the difference in prices between eastern spas and the values listed on supermarket shelves in Montevideo, As the summer season unfolds in Uruguay. The survey recorded a more moderate average surcharge in tourist areas than last year.
The price difference In Uruguayan seaside resorts, it not only affects foreign tourists who choose the Atlantic coast for their summer vacation, but also residents who prefer local destinations for a break during the high season. That’s why he MEF, As is customary, it prepared a report that highlights the values that the consumers They can be found in the east of the country and in the capital.
The document compares the prices of the main supermarket chains in Montevideo against the eastern resorts prior to the start of the 2024 summer season. Likewise, it considers the large supermarket chains with stores in Montevideo, Punta del Este, Piriapolis and Atlantis: English Store, Disco, Devotee and Devotee Express.
What was the result of the survey?
According to the MEF report, “for most products, chains charge higher prices in Punta del Este than in Montevideo”, since during the first half of January, prices were imposed, on average, 3.4% higher in that resort compared to the country’s capital.
Anyway, the price gap It was reduced compared to the same period in 2023 – considering the first half of January of each year – since the previous registration had observed a surcharge of 7.4%. “That is, there was a reduction in price differences between Montevideo and Punta del Este”the report noted.
If the price dynamics are observed according to the group of products to which they belong, those with the highest surcharges average recorded in Punta del Este were the Fruits and Vegetables category —5.3%—, Food and beverages —3.9%— and Personal care —1.9%.
In Piriápolis and Atlántida, meanwhile, the category with the highest surcharge was Food and beverages —2.3% and 2.4%, respectively. Likewise, this last resort was the only one that presented a greater price difference with Montevideo than last year.
Source: Ambito
