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  1. Eirin

    Newcomer What would it be like to live in Buenos Aires earning dollars?

    I would estimate around $1000. It might go up to $1200 in the coming months. A one-bedroom apartment in a nice area is already around 500-600 USD per month, and it looks like it's going to increase even more.
  2. Eirin

    Newcomer Warning Credit Card Con

    @BASally I appreciate your response. The key point I'm trying to convey, and want others to be aware of, is the challenge in determining whether the payment office is located outside Argentina. In my case, even while in Argentina and using a local internet provider, the website seemed Argentine...
  3. Eirin

    Newcomer Warning Credit Card Con

    I appreciate your response. I used a Mastercard for all my credit card transactions, and it was my card provider who explained why the "blue rate" wasn't applicable. Unfortunately, there was no indication on the website pages about the payment location, making it challenging to know where the...
  4. Eirin

    Newcomer Warning Credit Card Con

    @carioca Thank you for your response. Regarding the use of your card in Argentina, are you able to access the "blue rate"? My point is that, in all my previous experiences in Argentina, I have always received the "Blue Rate." If companies don't provide the "blue rate," it would be helpful if...
  5. Eirin

    Newcomer Warning Credit Card Con

    I visited Buenos Aires from October 26, 2023, to November 16, 2023, and everything went smoothly with the "blue rate" when using my Mastercard credit card. Upon receiving my credit card statement, I noticed an issue regarding the use of VIATOR, the travel company, for booking three day trips to...
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