Explore, connect, thrive in
the expat community

Expat Life: Local Discoveries, Global Connections

Search results

  1. RichardOne

    Newcomer The best show i have ever been - After Life, Anyma

    For me one of the best shows in the world after the Tomorrowland event.
  2. RichardOne

    Trip Reports Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos ex ESMA - A side of the history

    The Ex Esma (Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos) houses the Centro Cultural de la Memoria Haroldo Conti, where, among other activities, theatrical performances are offered. A place with a lot of history, a lot of cultural weight. I recommend visiting it is a different outing and the tourist...
  3. RichardOne

    Trip Reports Cathedral la Plata - huge and beautiful

    Beautiful and incredible place. Recommendation, enter the museum and elevator. Value for tourists is 2000, can be a visit without a guide. You learn about history, architecture and so on. The view and the cathedral are wonderful. There is also a cathedral in Buenos Aires. The one where...
  4. RichardOne

    Taxes Earning dollars, spending pesos

    Zelle can send transfers overseas..? to foreign banks..? Is Zelle better than ACH ?
  5. RichardOne

    Taxes Earning dollars, spending pesos

    Doing a WU transfer to yourself, can be paid in dollars at WU Colonia ?. Any Xp's
  6. RichardOne

    Medical Emergency dentist cost

    A guess you were not presented with a cost estimate for the procedures..?
  7. RichardOne

    Newcomer Slow Internet

    Try measuring the speed of your laptop see if you get the rated 300 Mbps. If you are connecting via wifi you may get considerably lower speed. Check the speed with your cell phone . You may try to connect by Cable to your modem to increase your speed.
  8. RichardOne

    Apartment Rental 2 Months in BA

    Find a location in the Provincia de Buenos Aires with good internet and rural atmosphere. For example Mercedes, 100 kmts. from B.A.
  9. RichardOne

    Banking Western Union money transfer

    Went to WU (MVD/Cordoba) today 23/08 @ 14.00 hours the lines went out the door half a block on the sidewalk, perhaps an hour wait . The rate was $725 pesos..! a transfer contracted last Saturday. Some of the Pagofacil outlets near me indicated they aren't paying WU lately...! Tried Wise and was...
  10. RichardOne

    Banking Western Union money transfer

    Milei needs top security
  11. RichardOne

    Economy What Would Dollarization Mean for Expats?

    Maybe the only alternative, fewer landlords receiving pesos these days.
  12. RichardOne

    Economy What Would Dollarization Mean for Expats?

    Studios and 1 bdr.rentals in pesos almost no supply. Landlords want protection against 120% annual inflation. Airbnb rentals raise rental rates.
  13. RichardOne

    Economy What Would Dollarization Mean for Expats?

    Politicians claim if current salaries were converted to dollars , people's salaries would be too low! Someone retorted, that's the truth face it....! My conserje believed since he makes $200,000 pesos his salary would be $200,000 dollars ...!! One -to -one
  14. RichardOne

    Newcomer Argentine was sooo mean to me! Is this normal?

    My 200 peso recommendation to the OP is "Stay where you are" you'll be much happier .
  15. RichardOne

    Apartment Rental Where to find unfurnished rentals without recibo de sueldo or garantía?

    Purchasing a Garantia insurance requires DNI and proven local income.
  16. RichardOne

    Apartment Rental Where to find unfurnished rentals without recibo de sueldo or garantía?

    Most viable alternative is Temporary Rental Contract (3 months). In dollars or peso equivalent. Or book in Airbnb and later work out a deal directly with the owner.
  17. RichardOne

    Apartment Rental Apartment needed one person

    My 200 peso suggestion. Just spoke with a real estate agent next door . He mentioned he has No studios or 1 bed to offer for rent in Recoleta or elsewhere. Seriously Doubt that offers will come To You in the current market. Your best bet is to make offers to Airbnb Owners, $600 -$700 will...
  18. RichardOne

    Newcomer Retiring in BA

    Here are some fast answers. 1) How much is a studio apt. in a fairly safe area of BA? and are they hard to find? Very hard to find today today for 3 year contract . . Price idea US$400.. 2) What is best way to find an apt? Facebook Marketplace? Real Estate agency? I have no clue Check with...
  19. RichardOne

    Politics Argentina Primary Election Scenario Analysis

    It's likely Milei will be number 1 or 2 ....OMG. Milei to ballotage..! Milei Presidente after ballotage..!
  20. RichardOne

    Electronics Buenos Aires telephone, wi-fi service

    It has been mentioned on this Forum that US Skype numbers are not accepted by some US banks. What banks have you worked with ? Bank of America. Thanks
Back
Top