It's so weird the way things are set up in the U.S.; in Argentina, being a "locavore" vegetarian is the cheapest option of them all, given that we still have local green grocers that simply get their produce from local people all due to practicality and economical issue

Raine Loire said:

In Brazil as well.  But if you start looking for soy products , more ellaborated products,  vitamins and complements , vegetarian restaurantes, then it can get quite expensive.

I admire people who are vegetarian for ethical reasons.
Never tried to do it seriously, I wonder if I can...
But each time, I enjoy more salads / risotto, and god, I love mushrooms , it´s an excellent protein source...