Tuesday 2 January 2007

The Price of Things

The price of meat is under state supervision and is less than that of fish or cheese.

The biggest and best-quality milk manufacturer is publicly-owned.

There are no non-seasonal fruits and vegetables as fruits and vegtables are not imported. Vegetables cost even less than meat.

The most expensive things are those to do with technology. Digital cameras cost twice to four times as much as in Europe.

Trains and buses cost half of the price of a bar of chocolate.

In Argentina, if you are poor, you can afford to eat good meat, buy fresh local vegetables and use public transport.

If you are poor in Britain you can eat chips, watch TV and wait for your heart attack.

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