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Argentines Flock Abroad for Cheaper Goods Amid Rising Domestic Prices

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Argentines Flock Abroad for Cheaper Goods Amid Rising Domestic Prices

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  • Argentines are shopping for affordable goods in Chile and Brazil due to rising domestic prices linked to high inflation.
  • The local peso's strength against the dollar has led to a dramatic price shift making many products cheaper overseas.
  • Economist Marina Dal Poggetto noted that relative prices are three times higher in Argentina compared to mid-2023.
  • Popular items include Levi's jeans and Nike shoes, which are significantly cheaper than in Argentina.
  • Despite concerns about spending abroad, the government believes that competition and market openness will eventually lower domestic prices.

For more details, visit the original article at Reuters.


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