Newcomer A Large Percentage of Argentinians Want to Be Digital Nomads: A Growing Trend!

[Russell]

A group of Argentinians was surveyed about the possibility of working remotely, and 72% of respondents said they would like to be digital nomads. They emphasize that this trend allows workers to travel more frequently and live in different places around the world without compromising their job performance.
I think Argentina needs to evolve a bit towards this trend that offers more flexibility to workers.

Nomadismo digital en la Argentina: una tendencia que trae oportunidades para el desarrollo urbano

La preferencia de la gente por trabajar de manera híbrida plantea un nuevo desafío para las ciudades. Qué infraestructura y servicios son fundamentales ante el panorama laboral actual

www.infobae.com

 

[Finance Prof]

A group of Argentinians was surveyed about the possibility of working remotely, and 72% of respondents said they would like to be digital nomads. They emphasize that this trend allows workers to travel more frequently and live in different places around the world without compromising their job performance.
I think Argentina needs to evolve a bit towards this trend that offers more flexibility to workers.

Nomadismo digital en la Argentina: una tendencia que trae oportunidades para el desarrollo urbano

La preferencia de la gente por trabajar de manera híbrida plantea un nuevo desafío para las ciudades. Qué infraestructura y servicios son fundamentales ante el panorama laboral actual

www.infobae.com

I'm sure most Argentinians just want to make $USD or some stable currency. Majority of Argentineans don't speak English so remote jobs would mostly be impossible to most of them. English fluency level needs to be very good in order to work remote for many jobs.

 

[Melibaires]

Yes, definitely knowing English is a skill that opens many doors. What is the process here in Argentina? Is there a special visa for digital nomads?

 

[Digital Nomad]

Yes, definitely knowing English is a skill that opens many doors. What is the process here in Argentina? Is there a special visa for digital nomads?

I posted a ton of information about digital nomad visa for Argentina here -

How To Get a Digital Nomad Visa - TechRound

How To Get a Digital Nomad Visa - TechRound Source: https://techround.co.uk/guides/get-digital-nomad-visa/ January 15, 2024 Gone are the traditional days of commuting to the office five days a week as the standard mode of work. In our contemporary, post-pandemic world, an increasing number...

www.expatsba.com

 

[lovelyM]

Yes, there is a special residency for digital nomads for 6 months. Here’s the link with information about the process.

Tramitación de Ingreso Electrónica - Nómadas digitales

Ley 25871 – Art.24° inc. h) y Disposición DNM N° 758/2022

www.argentina.gob.ar

 

[enbits]

I'm sure most Argentinians just want to make $USD or some stable currency. Majority of Argentineans don't speak English so remote jobs would mostly be impossible to most of them. English fluency level needs to be very good in order to work remote for many jobs.

There are a lot of software developers, graphic designers, recruiters among other professions that work remotely for US companies. I'm one of those doing it since 2015 and I'm a sort of slow-digital-nomad. I have colleagues that got digital nomad visas from Europe, another one went to live to Vietnam and another one is nomading all over the world. There are remote workers from Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mexico... you name it. We are not a majority but not a minority neither.

 

[Uncle Wong]

There are a lot of software developers, graphic designers, recruiters among other professions that work remotely for US companies. I'm one of those doing it since 2015 and I'm a sort of slow-digital-nomad. I have colleagues that got digital nomad visas from Europe, another one went to live to Vietnam and another one is nomading all over the world. There are remote workers from Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mexico... you name it. We are not a majority but not a minority neither.

That is awesome @enbits. So you are an Argentine? I always wondered if people prefer traveling and living abroad in Spain or other places or staying put in Buenos Aires if they are making dollars or Euros. Cost of living in BA I would think is less expensive than other countries but several people that I met in Buenos Aires have recently moved to Spain.

I was surprised with how many developers there are in BA. What kind of salaries do software developers, graphic designers and recruiters make that are working in Argentina?

One friend that I have does some digital marketing in BA for an American company and is making around $1,800 per month. He always tells me that there is no place like home and loves BA minus the economic problems. But I joke with him that $1,800 per month in the USA and he would be homeless in most cities.

 

[enbits]

That is awesome @enbits. So you are an Argentine? I always wondered if people prefer traveling and living abroad in Spain or other places or staying put in Buenos Aires if they are making dollars or Euros. Cost of living in BA I would think is less expensive than other countries but several people that I met in Buenos Aires have recently moved to Spain.

I was surprised with how many developers there are in BA. What kind of salaries do software developers, graphic designers and recruiters make that are working in Argentina?

One friend that I have does some digital marketing in BA for an American company and is making around $1,800 per month. He always tells me that there is no place like home and loves BA minus the economic problems. But I joke with him that $1,800 per month in the USA and he would be homeless in most cities.

It depends on each one's personality, life goals, etc. Personally it was great for a while earning US$ in Argentina but when it comes to make medium / small investments like buying a car or a house it's really troublesome since it's almost impossible to get money from abroad legally. Now I'm in Colombia and if things improve with Milei and it becomes a real liberal low tax country I will go back otherwise I'll stay here.

I can only speak for software developers... salaries could be decent enough to have a good quality of life in any European country. We are contactors, not employees so we have to be smart with the money we earn but US$ 1,800 is on the low-end for software developers.

 

[Jakoval]

In case anyone is interested in this new visa program, Digital Nomad included, announced yesterday by Thailand.

 

[GraceH]

In case anyone is interested in this new visa program, Digital Nomad included, announced yesterday by Thailand.

Thank you @Jakoval ! I visited Chiang Mai last year and loved it. There were a few digital nomads but not too many. I dream of going back there.

 

[Uncle Wong]

It depends on each one's personality, life goals, etc. Personally it was great for a while earning US$ in Argentina but when it comes to make medium / small investments like buying a car or a house it's really troublesome since it's almost impossible to get money from abroad legally. Now I'm in Colombia and if things improve with Milei and it becomes a real liberal low tax country I will go back otherwise I'll stay here.

I can only speak for software developers... salaries could be decent enough to have a good quality of life in any European country. We are contactors, not employees so we have to be smart with the money we earn but US$ 1,800 is on the low-end for software developers.

Thanks for those details. It is helpful. How are things in Colombia @enbits? What city are you in? I visited Medellin a few months ago and the gringo sentiment was not too good plus many gringos were getting murdered and robbed. Have things improved there? I visited some other cities in Colombia like Cartagena, Bogota and Cali but didn't like them for one reason or another.

In case anyone is interested in this new visa program, Digital Nomad included, announced yesterday by Thailand.

Thanks @Jakoval. I wish other countries would make long term digital nomad visas like Thailand. Thailand has a common sense approach and getting more popular with digital nomads. A beautiful country with nice people and great food.

 

[Digital Nomad]

In case anyone is interested in this new visa program, Digital Nomad included, announced yesterday by Thailand.

Great info @Jakoval. I will add this to the Digital Nomad link on the other thread. I want to check out Thailand. I heard great things about it.

 

[Jakoval]

Great info @Jakoval. I will add this to the Digital Nomad link on the other thread. I want to check out Thailand. I heard great things about it.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1813114577342898366

More info on the visa.

 

[Larry]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1813114577342898366

More info on the visa.

Thailand is a beautiful country. If the weather wasn't so hot then it would be perfect. I have many friends that have retired there. Some of the best and most affordable food in the world. Friendly and safe country.

 

[Betsy Ross]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1813114577342898366

More info on the visa.

Thank you @Jakoval. I would love to visit Thailand again. Visited many years ago but I always wanted to go back.

 

[MikeYoung]

Thank you @Jakoval. I would love to visit Thailand again. Visited many years ago but I always wanted to go back.

Thailand is nice but just came across this today for Bangkok. Strange. I have stayed in this hotel before.

Six people, including two Vietnamese Americans, found dead in a Bangkok hotel

Police in Thailand said the cause of death is unknown but they are looking at poisoning as a possibility.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Jakoval]

Thailand is nice but just came across this today for Bangkok. Strange. I have stayed in this hotel before.

Six people, including two Vietnamese Americans, found dead in a Bangkok hotel

Police in Thailand said the cause of death is unknown but they are looking at poisoning as a possibility.

www.nbcnews.com

That's really strange. I've never heard of anything like that happening at that hotel before, and it's right in the middle of everything. I've been to the bar in the basement there a few times, and it's very nice.

 

[earlyretirement]

That's really strange. I've never heard of anything like that happening at that hotel before, and it's right in the middle of everything. I've been to the bar in the basement there a few times, and it's very nice.

Thanks for all the great info on the Thailand Digital Nomad visa. I went to Thailand 2 years ago and really loved it. I've been to over 500+ cities around the world in 85 countries and I think the people of Thailand are some of the friendliest and nicest in the world. The food is out of this world good. Very affordable too. It has become very popular with digital nomads for good reason. If it wasn't so hot there would be far more expats there.

Strange about that incident but that sounds like some very isolated incident. I found it totally safe and we went all over the country. Very safe country.

 

[Wally]

I'm sure a large % of Argentines want to win the lottery. But it's not going to happen.

 

[Jakoval]

Thanks for all the great info on the Thailand Digital Nomad visa. I went to Thailand 2 years ago and really loved it. I've been to over 500+ cities around the world in 85 countries and I think the people of Thailand are some of the friendliest and nicest in the world. The food is out of this world good. Very affordable too. It has become very popular with digital nomads for good reason. If it wasn't so hot there would be far more expats there.

Strange about that incident but that sounds like some very isolated incident. I found it totally safe and we went all over the country. Very safe country.

Over there, a simple walk at any time, day or night, anywhere is safe, which is somehow considered a luxury here. I've been here for a while, but I'm still not used to that idea.