Recent content by sophos

Oh, it's a real brain teaser, isn't it? The Argentine government, in its infinite wisdom, plans to get those dollars probably from a magical money tree or the treasure chest at the end of the rainbow. Because, you know, finding dollars is as easy as ordering takeout. They've got this whole...

Bravo @earlyretirement! Great write up. FYI it is not difficult to get an FM3 visa (https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/115-temporary-resident-visa) to stay in Mexico year round. I lived for almost 6 years in Mexico just north of Puerto Vallarta in a town...

Given the title of this site, ExpatsBA, I assume the inquiry is aimed at expats blessed with the capacity to relocate when life in Argentina hits its limit. So, dear fellow wanderers, I'm genuinely intrigued to know: What would it take for you to wave the white flag of intolerance toward life...

Well rounded answers all around. I know your pain @fool in love. I lost my wife to Cancer many years ago. Never remarried. I might have been in love once or twice since then. I'm not sure. No one can tell you what is right or wrong. Only you. Go slow and most importantly have fun. I...

Oh, Massa (or Christina, the master of disguise), only whipped out the devaluation card when the election party was over. And getting them to print a 2k peso bill? It was like coaxing a cat into a bathtub – a reluctant, soggy endeavor. Don't kid yourself into thinking anything would've taken a...

It is anticipated that a more comprehensive understanding of the prevailing economic dynamics will emerge in the forthcoming month, commencing here in a few days. This anticipation is rooted in the conjecture that the global demand for the United States dollar, primarily directed towards the...

I live out on the boonies and prefer life where the air is clean and there is no traffic. Coming to CABA gives me hives. It's pretty straightforward, in Argentina, rules are more like a distant cousin than anything concrete – they're not even a suggestion. The only cardinal rule seems to be...

I don't drink that brand but that is too expensive for my simple tastes. I am out in the countryside but we still can get coffee here in the local supermarket. Mercado Libre always has a wide range of prices. It's just sellers that are selling for whatever they can get away with. I found my...

I absolutely love Siamo nel Forno! It's delicious. I love Neapolitan style pizza. I went to Italy many decades ago and they know really good pizza there and this reminded me of my trip to Italy. Really top notch!

You have to think things through ahead of time if you are planning to live in Argentina in the future. You should plan a spreadsheet and detail how much you will spend here. Most of the blogs are wrong online that tell the cost of living here. Look at this crazy article that shows how cheap...

Thank you @StatusNomadicus for the nice words. I never got the COVID shot as I didn't know the long-term effects of it and I'm glad I didn't get it. Some of my friends have had mysterious health issues since. I can't say if it's related, however. I don't agree that all vaccines are bad for...

I also heard that this has been promised to launch for years. Who knows if Milei will expedite the launch or not. Competition is usually a good thing. It will drive prices down ultimately. There is a need for this in rural areas due to a lack of infrastructure of high-speed internet across...

You should tip a minimum of 10% in Argentina unless the service was very bad for some reason. If service is very good then consider leaving more. Most places you can't tip on the credit card but I notice more and more places allow it now as I believe they figured that many don't carry cash...

For over a decade now, I've chosen not to pay a single penny towards what's labeled as "medical/health insurance." Nine years ago, I decided to opt out of Medicare Part B, which is slated to cost $185 USD per month come 2024. Let me tell you, I've firmly decided that I won't be returning to the...