A typical Buenos Aires family needs almost $30,000 per day to cover their expenses. In January, the Consumer Price Index increased by 20.6%, bringing accumulated year-on-year inflation to 254.2%.
The 500gr Yerba Mate was worth $439 a year ago, while now it is $1,961.61 (346.86% more expensive) Official inflation was below the 25.5% that was recorded in December and the calculation of 21.9% estimated by the consulting firms.