Firing up the grill on the weekend now requires a more complex financial strategy. Prices for meat at major supermarket chains have heated up again, with increases exceeding 15% for classic cuts, widening the gap between stores. According to Noticias Argentinas, based on the updated 'Precio Asado' monitor, the market shows high dispersion, forcing consumers to 'shop around' (or scroll) to find real deals and beat inflation. The emblematic Argentine 'asado' cut at Coto supermarket rose from 10,890 pesos in mid-January to the current 12,499 pesos, a monthly increase of 14.6% (driven by a 17.92% jump in the last week, the platform reports). The more economical option, 'falda', was not immune to price hikes either. To avoid blowing the budget, shoppers must strategically plan their purchases: taking advantage of weekend deals at some chains and finding stable prices offal in others. For instance, while Carrefour and Dia offer asado for 3,290 and 4,100 pesos respectively, at Disco the price can reach 9,299 pesos. Blood sausage 'morcilla' has the best price at Carrefour at 2,690 per kg, significantly beating Coto (5,810) and Disco (5,899). 'ChinchulĂn' prices remain relatively stable, starting at 4,999 at Coto and 5,400 at Carrefour. Provolone cheese is available from 3,990 at Dia, though at Coto it surged 19.91% weekly to settle at 4,699. Basic charcoal starts at 4,990 at Dia and 5,290 at Carrefour (where it recorded a slight 6% increase). For an average asado for four, the key is to split the shopping: buy meat at chains with strong weekend promotions and get offal where prices are frozen compared to the previous month.
Argentina's Asado Costs Surge Again as Meat Prices Soar
Analysis of meat prices for the Argentine asado. Prices for 'asado' steak and other offal in major supermarkets have risen by over 15%, forcing consumers to hunt for the best deals.