When Argentine economists spoke hopefully of single digit inflation, they meant per month. In the last few years, however, the economy has stabilised and inflation is currently not a problem. Given Argentina's history of economic instability, savvy travellers should keep a watch on the exchange markets and on economic events. If you do need to exchange money, US dollars are the preferred currency - only in Buenos Airies will you be easily able to change European currencies. Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards.
Bargaining is uncommon, except in the artisan markets of the Andean north-west.
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