Spend Thrift
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I was paying her 2,500 per hour before and no transportation. I have friends back in Seattle who are shocked it's so low but I moved here primarily to save money and I just worry how quickly things can change. BA is a nice enough city but lots of hassles too. Low cost made up for the hassles but not sure if costs continue to go up.How much have you been paying your maid?
A bus ride is around 300 pesos (with a registered SUBE card, otherwise it's around 500), if she has to take a couple of buses to get to your place, the second bus costs less per km. In any case, a 2,000 peso bus ride per day would most likely cover it.
It is very easy these days for people to find out how much others are making 📲.
I am amazed how much cost of living has gone up just since last year a few months ago. People rave about how great the food is here. I agree it is much better than places like Colombia but I went to Rio de Janeiro and I find the food much better there than BA. Now I think Rio might be on par with cost of living than BA and weather is much nicer and they have beaches. I don't find it as safe there but this flaming hot cheeto likes a little spice. But I signed 12 month lease so I wouldn't leave until the lease is over. Gay scene is better in Rio vs. BA.