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    Has anyone used the Uber Moto (Motorcycle) option instead of the Uber X?

    I was curious if anyone uses the Uber Moto option when they use Uber? I always thought it was for only mailing package which I have done before when I had some legal paperwork at my lawyer and she said told me I could send one to pick up the paperwork. It worked great! But I notice they have...
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    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    I noticed that beef prices have been going up. I paid for that same steak in Puerto Madero a few months ago 15,000 pesos a few months ago.
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    Any recommendation for Apple Macbook Pro repair in Buenos Aires that is certified Apple Repair?

    Let us know how it turns out! My biggest fear is something happening to my Macbook as I work for work and depend on this thing for dear life!
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    Price of Beef will skyrocket at Parillas and steak restaurants! Good time to become a vegeterian!

    Yes I also noticed the same thing. There was a big increase and then it seems like people slowed down or stopped buying in protest or at least I noticed a big supply in the supermarket. Then I see a lot of sales now just like the photos show from earlyretirement but the restaurants all seem...
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    Extending a Tourist Visa in Buenos Aires to be a permanent-tourist in Argentina

    I saw another thread about over staying your tourist visa. I along with many of my friends have over stayed many times or did border runs. I never had any issues. You can read this great website with tons of information and addresses. https://inlovelyblue.com/extend-argentina-tourist-visa/
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    Legal Any risk to constantly overstaying on tourist visa? How many times can you do border runs in Argentina?

    I just do the border runs to Uruguay and never had any issues. There is some great information on this website. https://inlovelyblue.com/extend-argentina-tourist-visa/
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    What are you favorite things about living in Buenos Aires as an Expat or living in Argentina if not living in BA?

    I'm new to forum so did not read all the posts but it sounds like you two have bad blood between you which is a shame. Good vibes in the thread besides the fighting. I really love all the events that go on. I agree about going to cinema here. Back home it is too expensive but I used to love...
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    Politics ‘All feminists are under attack’: ultra-right threat in Milei’s Argentina forces writer into exile

    It sounds like some locals are just very frustrated and don't know who to blame.
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    Real Estate News Increasingly more expensive rentals in CABA - Infobae

    I am looking at 2 bedroom 2 bathroom long term on Airbnb and other places and prices are more expensive than last year when I was looking. I am filtering by stuff available at least 6 months.
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    Milei's repeal of the rental law is immediately working

    Those are all too small. I am looking at 2 bedroom 2 bathroom as my parents visit me often and I often have friends staying. I did a search for 2 bedroom 2 bathroom in Palermo Hollywood preferably but looked in all of Palermo and prices are definitely higher now than when I was looking last...
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    Banking Best way to buy US Dollars here in Buenos Aires? Or best way to get your hands on Dollars?

    I don't quality but I will ask my Argentina boyfriend about Cocos Capital! https://app.cocos.capital/login Do you know how much you can send monthly to the United States via Cocos? Will my boyfriend have issues with Argentina's IRS (AFIP)? He doesn't make much money.
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    Economy Multiple Exchange Rates

    It is very confusing with so many exchange rates https://www.ambito.com/contenidos/dolar.html
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    Milei's repeal of the rental law is immediately working

    True I noticed more available to rent long term after this change. Prices have gone up quite a bit compared to last year.
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    Medical Have any female expats had breast augmentation done in Buenos Aires? Any good referrals for good doctors for boob job in Argentina? Price?

    Wow! Insurance plan paying for it? Maybe that is why I see so many girls that look like they had it. I noticed it everywhere. If insurance is paying for it then that makes sense. I always wanted to get it done but it is too expensive in the USA. I will research this as well here. Thank...
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    Banking Best way to buy US Dollars here in Buenos Aires? Or best way to get your hands on Dollars?

    Thank you so much! I will try that today. Also, I saw that link you sent and I see official rate is close to normal now. Is it possible to go to the bank and buy US dollars at official rate? That probably is too good to be true but is it possible?
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    Banking Best way to buy US Dollars here in Buenos Aires? Or best way to get your hands on Dollars?

    I've been back and forth from the USA to Argentina as I was here before COVID but then barely escaped before the lockdown. Money matters are a bit easier now with Western Union paying so well now! I am loving these high WU rates! I am going to pay my rent and my landlord doesn't take pesos...
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    Taxes How to get money *out* of Argentina?

    Certainly, there are legal and formal ways to transfer money from Argentina to the US or Europe. One common method is through international wire transfers facilitated by banks. If you have an Argentine bank account, you can instruct your bank to send the funds to a recipient's account in the...
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