MichRee
American expat in Argentina
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17
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American
Lives in Buenos Aires
Registration: 02 December 2008
Short Term Apartment in BBAA by bnuetzel
Hey! I have an internship in Buenos Aires from May to the end of July and am looking for apartments from the US. Anyone have advice on websites etc? My boyfriend and I need a bed we can both sleep in - but that is really our only requirement. ...
Glad it worked out for you! It is lovely when you come to a foreign country and don't have difficulties finding housing. I have two comments about Criagslist in general for those who are reading this and looking for apartments from afar: 1) When ... Read More
Short Term Apartment in BBAA by bnuetzel
Hey! I have an internship in Buenos Aires from May to the end of July and am looking for apartments from the US. Anyone have advice on websites etc? My boyfriend and I need a bed we can both sleep in - but that is really our only requirement. ...
I wrote a two part post on renting apartments in BA. This is oriented toward renting an apartment from an agency with a western standard of living. You can probably find better deals from local agents, but you have to weed through a lot of chaff ... Read More
affordable rent?
The "affordable" days in Argentina, at least in Buenos Aires, are no longer. From about 2001 to 2006, there were deals galore, but everything has tightened up. To rent a fairly nice place in Buenos Aires, we are paying much more than what we paid ... Read More
Cell phones in BA by fiorellabecker
Hello! I just arrived in BA and I need a cell phone as quickly as possible... any suggestions? what should I be expected to pay for a "pay as you go" plan? What is normal? Also, is it possible to unlock my blackberry from home and use it here for ...
Don't know if a US Blackberry works here, even if you hack it. What most people suggest is that you buy a "gray market" phone from one of the Asian electronic shops. They are usually hacked and made to be open to the three telephone companies. ... Read More
should I bring my car to Argentina? by mateevici
We intend to retire in Argentina and take some of our belongings with us. Has any one imported their used car into Argentina? If so, how was the experience? Is it worth the money and effort? I would very much appreciate any advise! Gracias!!
From what I hear, it's not worth the money...you'd be better off just buying a car in Argentina. Before you put all of your retirement eggs in the Argentine basket, make sure you are prepared for the true cost of living wherever you are ... Read More
Cost of living in Argentina by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Argentina. Don't forget to mention where in Argentina you are living. How much does it cost to live in Argentina? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
I would add some general comments: 1) Food here is cheaper than the US by about 1/2 to a 1/3. 2) If you are going to do a furnished apartment rental, it costs about the same as it would in the US (with the exception of cities like NY or San ... Read More
Do and don't in Argentina
If you are moving to Argentina: 1) Do bring a good chef's knife. 2) Do bring a good stock pot and frying pan. 3) Do bring your own tampons (unless you like ob, 'cause that's all they got). 4) Don't pack tons of fancy clothes. (I know, everyone ... Read More
Question about house hunting online
We just moved to Argentina with our family a couple of months ago and faced the apartment/house from afar dilemma. I just wanted to pass on the advice that I wouldn't lock yourself into anything too long-term before moving to the country. We ... Read More