Walmart (aka the Walmart effect): Yes, Parana has a Walmart, and it sells nearly everything you could imagine for cheaper than any other store here. Consequently, it is slowly putting the other stores out of business.
Disney: For their sweet 15 or quincinera, Argentines usually choose between having a party with their friends and family, or going to Disney World!
McDonalds: Okay, now it may sound strange, but McDonalds, pronounced Mac Donalds, is a fairly expensive restaurant here. A hamburger and fries meal costs 23 pesos, which is roughly the price of a four course meal here at most restaurants, including the drink, main meal, appetizer, and dessert. In spite of the high priced menu, eating at McDonalds is apparently very fashionable and a status symbol that a lot of people are willing to save their money for and splurge on.
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Ian says: It is really sad that Argentines work hard and save up their money just to spend it in support of such evil bloated American corporations.
ReplyDeleteHaha! I love how McDonalds is a status symbol! Obviously here it is just the obvious: if you're really desperate for food and you have next to nothing, it's a last resort. But do these McDonalds have free Wifi like in Europe?
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