I knew that I'd be told how I could find great bread elsewhere for a fraction of the price! Well, sorry folks but the bread Liam mentions is the equivalent of Wonder Bread. Bimbo manufactures the bread that I bought and the fact that they may have a 'foreign' owner (what nowadays is not in some way multi-national?) does not affect the price. The bread is produced here in Argentina - just like a lot of other products produced by multi-nationals. I've tried all the other bread types offered in Disco and there is nothing else that can compare. Yes, the price is close to that of Arnold (producer of high quality bread in the US) but here in BA it is MORE expensive and let's not forget that supermarkets in the US constantly offer major discounts in terms of coupons and store promotions. No coupons here and few promotions.
Anyway, my intention was not to compare prices with the US. I know that Disco charges more than other supermarkets however they have a monopoly in some neighborhoods. As I see it, the $15 price is a metaphor for what is happening here. If you choose to ignore that or to defend it, fine. If you have enough money to ignore the inflation, I congratulate you. Most people I know, Argentines, have lowered their standards. Waitress last night told me that business is way down, even in the wealthiest part of town.