

3lckr
American expat in Argentina
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Registration: 28 November 2010
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ATM's in Paraguay by 3lckr
Can anybody confirm that ATM's in Paraguay allow you to withdraw in US$? Thanks!

It went a bit off topic, but, anyway. If you travel to Argentina: bring US Dollars or any other "good" currency in cash! for the whole duration of your trip. While selling on the street is illegal, so are many other things, like riding on the ... Read More


Dental work in Argentina by 3lckr
Hello everyone, I'm planning a major dental makeover. Major meaning some bridges, crowns, porcelain veneer. If anyone did something like this please post you experiences and prices paid. I want this before I travel to Ecuador where I know that the ...

Divide it by 9 for USD. I can recommend someone in Salta. Read More


Foreigners opening a bank account by LindaLynda
I am wondering if foreigners can open savings accounts in Bolivia and if so what is the current interest rate?

I live in Argentina and because of the mess here with the exchange rates I wanted to open an account in USD abroad. Bolivia is not an option unless you want to get a residency there. I found one bank in Paraguay and many banks in Uruguay that would ... Read More


Dental work in Argentina by 3lckr
Hello everyone, I'm planning a major dental makeover. Major meaning some bridges, crowns, porcelain veneer. If anyone did something like this please post you experiences and prices paid. I want this before I travel to Ecuador where I know that the ...

Here are some estimates in Salta: - porcelain veneer - AR$ 3,100 - implant - AR$ 8,000 - root canal - AR$ 550 This is at a high-end dentist. With the blue rate at 1:9, it is about the same as in Ecuador. Read More


Rent a flat or a house in Salta by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Salta. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Salta. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...

OK, at this moment there is space. However, since you cannot pay anything for a booking, they cannot actually book it for you. When you are in Salta, come over 24/7, it is at Alvarado 1070, between Pelligrini and Jujuy. There is a front door ramp ... Read More


Rent a flat or a house in Salta by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Salta. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Salta. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...

I asked and yes, they would rent a room for $1700 pesos monthly or $500 pesos weekly, food is not included. There is a wifi, actually there are a couple. Current blue rate is 1:8.75 in Salta. Well, let me know where are you, when are you ready to ... Read More

Dental work in Argentina
Hello everyone, I'm planning a major dental makeover. Major meaning some bridges, crowns, porcelain veneer. If anyone did something like this please post you experiences and prices paid. I want this before I travel to Ecuador where I know that the ... Read More


Rent a flat or a house in Salta by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Salta. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Salta. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...

To rent in Salta and in Argentina in particular is a headache for an average expat. They all want a collateral in a form of another property in Argentina... makes a lot of sense, right? To be able to rent you need to own a property... Havn't seen ... Read More


Foreigners opening a bank account by LindaLynda
I am wondering if foreigners can open savings accounts in Bolivia and if so what is the current interest rate?

No foreigner without Bolivian cedula can open a bank account. Tried and failed. The normal latino "can't say no" will get on the way and you might actually waste some time in some banks but it will not go anywhere. The Bolivian residency is not that ... Read More


Sending packages to Paraguay via DHL or FEDEX by Gabtar
I was wondering if anyone has experience with receiving small packages in Asuncion from overseas, ie USA and UK, when they have been sent via FEDEX or DHL. Is it safe, or will it magically disappear when going through customs? What about the ...

There are services in Paraguay, such as ParaguayBox, AsuncionBox Express, Google them, and some others that are cheaper alternative to DHL. They will give you their US, usually Miami address, you buy and ship stuff there, they will ship it to ... Read More


Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!

1. You certify a copy of anything at "escribano", it is a notary, they are all over the place, the one I used is right in front of the Immigration. A stamp costs 2000-4000 Guaranees, depending on... their mood or the moon and the sun... ... Read More


Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!

FRESH UPDATES from the field. Something changed, and recently. NO banks in Paraguay open any kind of account, not even a CD (plazo fijo) if you don't have at least "admision permanente" card. In the last few days I passed through ALL the banks. The ... Read More


Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...

Do you know by any chance if you pay an income tax in Paraguay of out of Paraguay income? Sorry, a little off the subject, but you seem to be knowledgeable and the only person "alive" on the forum. Thanks in advance! Read More


Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...

Congratulations! How long did it take for you to get the card? Read More

Income taxes in Paraguay
Question: Do I need to worry at all about Paraguayan income taxes if while living in Paraguay I wire to myself from the States say US$10K per month, or more... or less? Thank you!!! Read More