A financial influencer sparked a wave of reactions by comparing local prices to European ones: an Oreo ice cream on an Argentine beach costs €7.04, while a pack of three in Germany is €3.99. One user claimed that near his home, it costs less than 4,000 pesos. Supermarket prices: The gap widens in major chains. "It's imported, that's why all imported food is expensive here," the user justified. Crossfire over the "robbery" on the beach and dollar salaries The debate quickly became politicized and focused on the cost structure of street vendors. "Argentina isn't expensive, it's extremely expensive," was the verdict. According to a survey by the Argentine News Agency, user responses provided a map of highly disparate prices that fuels the perception of distorted values at the start of the summer season. Price disparity: from "unbeatable offer" to premium multipack Screenshots shared by the analyst's followers on social media X show price gaps of up to ten times for the same product depending on the sales channel: In delivery apps: User @cardinal_tomas shared an offer from Rappi where an Oreo ice cream sandwich is at an "unbeatable" price of 2,627.40 pesos (with a 40% discount). In the neighborhood: Other users assured that outside tourist centers, the price is lower. "Then we'll talk about salaries." On the economic front, the comparison of dollar salaries was also a key point of discussion. The devaluation factor: @LarretaNo warned that devaluing to lower dollar prices also "lowers the dollar salary." Regional cost of living: @unfire29 noted that in Peru, 100 eggs can be obtained for about 8 dollars, describing the Argentine situation as "unviable." The financial perspective Despite the discontent, some traders like @pinero1505 see social unrest as a market signal: "If Baro started crying, it's a clear bullish signal... BUY." Finally, user @Gorilate1 summarized the stance of those who see this as a forced comparison: "9 euros in Coto for a pack of four."
