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It is admirable for his devotion to Israel.

I have been coming here for years. Truth is I can't afford to live in the States anymore. I am waiting for my social security payments to hit and then will live here. It still is a fraction of the cost to live back home.

Inflation is going down but still high. https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/indec-reveals-argentinas-2024-inflation-rate-1178.phtml

This is great for Mercosur! French farmers arent happy but oh well. This means reduced or removed tariffs on a range of products including beef, wine, chocolate, automobiles, medications, chemicals/fertilizers and maybe 25,000 jobs added. Great.

They say inflation is going down but my grocery bills keep going up each month. About the only thing that seems to be staying the same is beef prices but all my other things keep going up. And I noticed less discounts lately.

If dancing the tango is on your bucket list but don't have a dance partner, check this out. https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/national/buenos-aires-taxi-dancers-glide-tourists-through-daunting-tango-scene/article_ea32f343-2059-568f-9d92-aab2276c6468.html

It seems like AFIP is casting the net on anyone doing transactions for over 400,000 pesos on digital wallets. https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/08/22/afip-pone-la-lupa-sobre-billeteras-digitales-investigara-las-transferencias-que-superen-este-monto-en-septiembre/

Attention all you fellow tango lovers. Don't forget the World Tango Championship is going on right now in Buenos Aires. There are many dance competitions, classes and dance shows. You can see the various schedules on this website. https://tangoba.org/

The race against time. I'm amazed how much patience Argentines have had during this recession. Just like this article says, lately some of my friends that voted for Milei are losing hope that things will improve any time soon. They aren't blaming one side or another but just frustrated at their...

What dental work did you do? How much was it? I need to find a good dentist for a cleaning. Maybe I will try Dr. Meta. Thanks for sharing about your trip. Looks like you're having a great trip. How long are you in Argentina?

Have you had a chance to watch any tango @CraigM? You shouldn't leave Buenos Aires without watching some live tango. They dance in San Telmo on Sunday mornings and afternoons. Also, usually in Recoleta on the weekends over near La Biela or you can have your friends take you to a tango show...

Does anyone know if I have a DNI and just use my American credit cards and an ID in from the US if there is any way AFIP will be able to see any activity? When I go to the supermarket they ask for DNI and I just give them my State ID and they input that number. There is no way they can see...

I definitely think it just depends on many factors. You can't really factor in what minimum wage or poverty level salaries are. You also have to see what neighborhood you are living in. Also, long-term rentals are not too easy to get for expats vs short-term places. Not impossible but a royal...

I am not Argentine but I am living here now. My #1 worry is inflation and cost of living. I am on a fixed income and I worry if things get too expensive then I will be forced to move. Crime and security is also a concern of mine.

I was wondering if there are any weekly meal preparation services in Buenos Aires? Back home in the US I have used several like Hello Fresh, Home Chef, and Green Chef. I find that is much healthier than fast food. I don't like to cook. Is there any companies like this or people that do this...