The crossing between the actor and the Minister of Economy revived the debate on the impact of inflation on everyday consumption.
The debate on the price of the dozen empanadas in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires generated an unexpected public stir. It all started when the renowned actor Ricardo Darínin its passage through the program of Mirtha Legrandhe said that a dozen empanadas can cost until 48,000 pesos. The answer soon arrived: the Minister of Economy, Luis Caputohe went out to criticize him hard, calling his sayings of “stupidity” and accusing him of wanting to “become the national and popular.”
Beyond the media crossing, the theme presented a palpable reality for the Argentines: The impact of food inflation of daily consumption. How much does a dozen empanadas really cost in the city of Buenos Aires? And how did its price evolve in recent years?
Luis Caputo Ricardo Darín
How much does a dozen empanadas in Buenos Aires cost?
According to data from Consumer Price Index of the City of Buenos Aires (IPCBA)in April 2025 the average price of a dozen empanadas ready to carry was 22,010.64 pesos. However, a survey by Infobae on Delivery platforms as Rappi showed a wide price range: since 12,000 pesos in economic premises Like Brozziano, up to 47,900 pesos in Premium options Like my taste. The general average in apps is 26,067 pesos.
This indicates that, although the 48,000 pesos mentioned by Darín They are not the usual value, it is possible to find close prices in certain exclusive stores, especially if the shipping cost is added.
Empanadas rose more than inflation
The price of the dozen empanadas not only increased, but exceeded at the general level of inflation. Since the beginning of the government of Javier Milei, the IPCBA accumulates a rise in the 218%while the average price of empanadas rose more than one 240%. Even in the last 12 months, the empanadas registered a rise in 80%against a 52% of the IPC General Porteño.
In April, for example, the dozen empanadas went up 3.75%in front of the 23% of monthly inflation. This phenomenon reflects a worrying trend: Eating out or asking for delivery has more faster than other itemsproduct of the devaluation of 2023 and the adjustment in relative prices.
The debate about empanadas is not just anecdotal. Prices vary greatly according to the region and the type of premises. While in Buenos Aires a good empanada can cost between 2,500 and 3,000 pesos per unitIn Salta prices are usually more accessible.
Source: Ambito
