SERNAC launches price comparison tools for construction and holidays

Chile's National Consumer Service (SERNAC) has launched new free digital tools to help citizens compare prices across various categories. One tool focuses on construction materials and tools, allowing users to consult reference prices by region, commune, and product category. This initiative aims to assist consumers in planning repairs or replacements, particularly in the context of climate emergencies. The database includes approximately 1,300 products across 36 communes, showing significant price variations in items such as cement, LED flashlights, and hammers.

Additionally, SERNAC has introduced a price comparison tool specifically for the 'Fiestas Patrias' holiday season. This tool includes over 250,000 prices for products associated with national celebrations, enabling families to plan their budgets by comparing costs by region and local establishment. Authorities have encouraged consumers to use these tools to find the most economical options for their traditional holiday baskets.