Spending spree in Argentina Households in Buenos Aires spend more on communications, housing, health care and medicine, education, transport and leisure more than they did 10 years ago, according to a government survey. Product categories with higher consumer spending include personal computers, cellular phones and disposable diapers. Changes in consumer habits are also noted. For instance, Argentine consumers are prepared to pay higher prices for sports shoes. However, concern over cholesterol is prompting consumers to take less beef and more chicken.
Less wine is consumed, but beer and mineral water are increasingly popular.
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