In April a type family needed $1,110,063 not to be poor

It is for the rise of 0.9% of the total basic basket in April. Meanwhile, the level of indigence was located in half a million pesos. By: Miguel Carrasco The total basic basket (CBT) recorded a rise of 0.9% in April, reported this Wednesday the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec). Meanwhile, the basic food basket (CBA) ... One family required more than 1.1 million pesos to not fall into poverty Read more »

The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) published the monthly valuation of the Basic Food Basket (CBA) and the Total Basic Basket (CBT) of April 2025, which determines the different social classes according to the level of income. During the fourth month of 2025, a rise of 1.3% was recorded in the CBA and 0.9% in the CBT in relation to March, less than the variation recorded with respect to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at the…

The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported that in April 2025 a type family needed $1,110,063 in order not to fall below the poverty line, with a 0.9% increase in the total basic basket (CBT) over the previous month.This basket contemplates both food and essential household goods and services. Meanwhile, the basic food basket (CBA) — which sets the threshold of indigence— rose 1.3% in the same period. Thus, a family of fo…

A typical family of four needed a monthly income of $1,110,063 in April 2025 to avoid being considered poor, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC). This figure corresponds to the value of the Total Basic Basket (CBT), which includes not only food but also other essential expenses such as clothing, healthcare, transportation, and education, thus reflecting the threshold for overcoming poverty. Inflation: In April, i…

A good news for millions of Mexican families: a total of 24 essential products in the basic basket will not increase in price over the coming months. Thanks to a new agreement with supermarkets and producers, a maximum of 910 pesos is already available for the purchase of these items, which seeks to contain inflation and preserve the purchasing power of households. The agreement was reached with the support of various self-service chains, agricu…

The Total Basic Basket (CBT), which defines the poverty line, increased 0.9% in April. Thus, a family of four (two adults and two children) needed $1,110,063 to avoid poverty, according to INDEC (National Institute of Statistics and Census). This indicator has accumulated a 34% increase in the last 12 months and an 8.4% increase for the year. The monthly increase in the CBT was below the general inflation rate for April, which was 2.8%. Meanwhil…