Explore, connect, thrive in
the expat community

Expat Life: Local Discoveries, Global Connections

Search results

  1. S

    Politics Milei said that he does not care if the opposition does not support the May Pact and stated: “Cristina is not coming back again.” - Infobae

    Indeed. 👍 Frankly I've been amazed how well the population has been willing to accept and put up with Milei's tough new measures. This just confirms the vast majority of the population recognised how big a mess the country was in due to the K's incompetence in running the country. There's no...
  2. S

    Help! I'm getting married to an Argentine and have my permanent resident interview after marriage. What evidence is needed?

    That wouldn't surprise me. Glad I got mine years ago when it was far less hassle than it seems to have become since.
  3. S

    Newcomer WTF is the deal with Pedestrians not having the right of way in Buenos Aires. I almost got killed today at a green light

    Not really. If anything, the standard of driving is worse here than I've witnessed in the capital. We're only a hundred miles away right enough.
  4. S

    Newcomer WTF is the deal with Pedestrians not having the right of way in Buenos Aires. I almost got killed today at a green light

    I have to agree. Even in our small town of around 90,000 people the roads are very busy. All the main junctions with traffic lights don't have any pedestrian crossings at all. It's either a case of spotting a gap and runnng for your life or hoping a kind driver stops and waves you to cross.
  5. S

    Economy Food imports: the Government is convinced that it will lower prices, but the industry warns that it will affect employment - Infobae

    Hopefully it'll improve quality. The prices they charge for many domestically produced products is OTT.
  6. S

    Paying for real estate in Buenos Aires with Bitcoin or crypto?

    Indeed....hence my previous reply. It might be popular in the US and elsewhere but certainly not here. I'm getting the impression StatusNomadicus has an ulterior motive for this show of enthusiasm for it. 😁
  7. S

    Paying for real estate in Buenos Aires with Bitcoin or crypto?

    Purely based on this being Argentina we live in.
  8. S

    Does it still make sense to retire in Buenos Aires on fixed income?

    The fruit and veg section in La Anonima is a joke. Last week they had sealed bags of greens rotting away inside yet they were still priced at least a third more than any fruit and veg shop. It's a similar story with most of their 'fresh' produce every week. It's as if they don't care whether...
  9. S

    Does it still make sense to retire in Buenos Aires on fixed income?

    Lack of competition has a negative effect on the inflation rate here. In the city of 100,000 inhabitants where we stay there are only two proper supermarkets. Both small with poor parking facilities. Their prices are much the same as your one man run corner shop. Something which I find strange...
  10. S

    Paying for real estate in Buenos Aires with Bitcoin or crypto?

    Maybe in the future but I'd be very wary of doing it now.
  11. S

    Does it still make sense to retire in Buenos Aires on fixed income?

    Indeed, the only reason I'm here is because my wife is Argentine. We were living in Scotand for years and used to visit here a couple of tmes a year to see the mother in law. When it became obvious her mum was struggling to look after the busness side of things due to her health we decided to...
  12. S

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    Fortunately we're okay. It's the less well off I feel sorry for. I can't imagine how it is for them. Hopefully it'll all work out for the better for everyone in the end. I'm sure it will.
  13. S

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    So the figures keep telling us. I can't say I've noticed.
  14. S

    Does it still make sense to retire in Buenos Aires on fixed income?

    My advice woud be once you retire come for a six month holiday and see how you get on. Then you can decide for yourself whether you want to commit yourself to living here permanently. I have a feeling that in a few years time Argentina will no longer be the bargain detination it once was.
  15. S

    Newcomer Basic salary and cost of living in BA

    Like so many other problems here it's the system at fault. I see it every day in many things. Like mothers with toddlers on motor bikes none wearing helmets going through red lights while a police car metres away does nothing about it. It's going to take time to make the changes that are needed.
  16. S

    Newcomer Basic salary and cost of living in BA

    Yes I'd have to agree. It's certainly not unusual even in the town where we live. There's no doubt wages are on the low side especially for unskilled workers having to live with high inflation. Probably why so many work in black...can't say I blame them.
  17. S

    Medical Healthcare medical monthly premiums are going to get increased!

    Indeed. Expats have the least to complain about.
Back
Top