How to save on basic food baskets and purchases for the current month? Four tips to ease your pocket

We know that the situation in the country is difficult. It is because of inflation, one of the highest in history, that the price of everything on the market has skyrocketed. Products that were once on our dinner table are now being left behind. Others, when purchased, ended up in homes in smaller quantities.

Purchasing power is not what it used to be. Unfortunately, there is nothing Brazilians can do to change this, other than continue fighting to survive. However, when it comes to purchasing the most basic household products, a few strategies can definitely help as they ensure you get what you need without getting it.

That's what we're here for. We'll give you some tips for saving on your purchases so you don't have to delete items from your list again.

1- Research carefully where to buy

If we were talking about a few years ago, this step would have been very difficult. After all, we need several communication tools or go to different places to find out about product prices and promotions.

But with the internet it's easy to know what's for sale, where and how much. Therefore, it is advisable to stop by and see which markets offer the best value for money so as not to miss any discounts.

2- Choose seasonal products

If you are going to buy fruits and vegetables, you can choose those that are called seasonal. We are referring to those that tend to grow massively at this time of year.

Seasonal products are much cheaper at certain times of the year, so you can make a list to find the best purchases, so you only consume the most cost-effective products.

3- Give preference to local products

One of the big reasons why food has gone up so much is the price being charged for transportation. This means that anything that needs to come to you from far away will cost more.

In other words, local products will be cheaper, so you can buy local products at that fair and in that market, as your savings will be greater, as there is not much justification for increasing the prices of these products in question.

4- Replace brands

Purchases must be made with dignity, so you should not buy an inferior product just because everything is more expensive. In any case, it is worth checking if there are other brands that offer the same quality service.

We already know that many brands sell their products in a size that is much higher than the quality of the product. This way, you can easily replace these products with smaller, more quality-focused brands.