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Lives in Buenos Aires

Registration: 04 January 2006

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Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
16 years ago
Julien

Living in Buenos Aires by Julien

Hi everybody, Is Buenos Aires a good place to live? Is it complicated to find a job and an accomodation in Buenos Aires? Any tips to share with us? Thanks for your participation ;) Julien

Laura

I just posted a long term apartment on my blog that could be a great option for someone looking for a non guarantia place..It's not my apartment nor am I taking a commission, just wanted to make that little distinction. I just always try to let ... Read More

Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
16 years ago
Julien

Living in Buenos Aires by Julien

Hi everybody, Is Buenos Aires a good place to live? Is it complicated to find a job and an accomodation in Buenos Aires? Any tips to share with us? Thanks for your participation ;) Julien

Laura

Hi everybody, Is Buenos Aires a good place to live? Is it complicated to find a job and an accomodation in Buenos Aires? Any tips to share with us? Thanks for your participation ;) Juliencoucou Julien! Read More

Laura
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16 years ago
bruckerrlb

Health Insurance in Argentina by bruckerrlb

I'm just wondering, but does anyone know about health insurance in Argentina for expats? I am looking for something for 6-12 months. I have never had the best of luck with it, because everywhere I look is extremely expensive. Any tips are ...

Laura

I know this is an old post but I would recommend Medicus and specifically speaking to Beatriz Tort who is in the San Isidro office. I have her telephone number in one of my old blog posts. She speaks English and is the kind of person you want ... Read More

Laura
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16 years ago
Raclette

The move to Argentina by Raclette

I'd love to hear details from those who have moved their personal items from the United States to Argentina. It sounds like we should have our Visa's to make the process smoother, but can you give me an idea of what the moving costs are? I've seen ...

Laura

yep, agreed cars on diesel or even natural gas are the way to go. Read More

Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
17 years ago
tallyman1886

NorteAmericano moving to Buenos Aires...firsthand advice on container by tallyman1886

Hi, I'm a newbie from Seattle, Wa. Wife and I are hoping to move to Buenos Aires, Ar in the very near future, and will be visiting in Jan/Feb 2007. She is Argentinian and we're hoping to make contacts in the expat community and find out about past ...

Laura

Tallyman, first you have to realize that all cars hold value in Argentina but the cars that are made in Argentina are the cheapest. 237 for a Honda CRV is about right. Even a used CRV old style can run you around 50,000 pesos. We know someone who ... Read More

Laura
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17 years ago
Raclette

The move to Argentina by Raclette

I'd love to hear details from those who have moved their personal items from the United States to Argentina. It sounds like we should have our Visa's to make the process smoother, but can you give me an idea of what the moving costs are? I've seen ...

Laura

Raclette - you have to have your visas in order - you can't bring a container in on a tourist visa. The warranty you've heard about is basically a guarantee you won't sell your things there, and needs to be renewed annually. You need to find a ... Read More

Laura
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17 years ago
charlie-

who to trust in argentina - expats ! by charlie-

I have just returned from Argentina after 3 months traveling and have enjoyed my time immensely in such a wonderful country but there are pitfalls !! Argentines just can not resist the opportunity to take overseas vistors for a ride, whether it be ...

Laura

Aerolineas Argentina does have two pricing systems, one for residents who can show a DNI and the other for foreigners/tourists. There are many places that have a two tiered system particularly if it's something that a tourist might use. For instance ... Read More

Laura
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18 years ago
tallyman1886

NorteAmericano moving to Buenos Aires...firsthand advice on container by tallyman1886

Hi, I'm a newbie from Seattle, Wa. Wife and I are hoping to move to Buenos Aires, Ar in the very near future, and will be visiting in Jan/Feb 2007. She is Argentinian and we're hoping to make contacts in the expat community and find out about past ...

Laura

Terry, I live in Buenos Aires and just completed an ebook about moving here. It's not easy to ship things to Argentina unless you have the proper visas and most people don't realize that. However that said, because your wife is Argentine you will ... Read More

Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
18 years ago
Julien

[article] Blogging's cure for the expat blues by Julien

It's one year old, but have you seen this article? http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2005/tc20050225_7015_tc024.htm What do you think about it?

Laura

I think it's an interesting article and it's on track. Since we decided to actually move to buenos aires six monts ago when I first started my blog, I've seen an explosion of blogs for Bs.As. I think that the blogs are definately a way for people ... Read More

Laura
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18 years ago
Julien

Giving birth when you're an expatriate by Julien

Hi everybody, this subject is more for women than for men What do you think about giving birth while you are living abroad? Is it a preoccupation for you? Would you prefer to give birth in your home country, or you don't mind? Is it important ...

Laura

We moved to Buenos Aires two months ago. Before we got here we set up private health care insurance, 516 pesos a month for two of us (roughly 168 at the current exchange rate of 3.10 dollars for 1 Arg. peso). Just after we got here I got pregnant. ... Read More

Laura
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18 years ago
dmscvan

Poll: How long have you been living there? by dmscvan

I am really impressed with this forum (great job to the administrators), and I'm curious how long people have been an expat in the country they're currently living in. Also, any thoughts on how things change the longer you're there. For example, ...

Laura

We're going into our third month here in Buenos Aires (and now we're expecting an addition to the family as well :-)). We plan to be here for some time. I want a trilingal child...English, French and Spanish Read More

Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
18 years ago
Julien

Cost of living surveys by Julien

Hi, Dustin sent us a very nice link today: http://www.finfacts.com/costofliving.htm Sharing our knowledge on cost of living in the different parts would be very interesting too! We already began with these topics: Cost of living in European ...

Laura

Julian could you please add a survey for Latin American countries and I'll start thiswith Argentina? Thanks Laura Read More

Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
18 years ago
charlie-

who to trust in argentina - expats ! by charlie-

I have just returned from Argentina after 3 months traveling and have enjoyed my time immensely in such a wonderful country but there are pitfalls !! Argentines just can not resist the opportunity to take overseas vistors for a ride, whether it be ...

Laura

Julien, I agree, smells of advertising a business. It's not true that all Argentines are bad to deal with. Some may try to take advantage of you (but what's new with that though because no matter where you go in the world - expats and tourists most ... Read More

Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
18 years ago
zurrosteph

Find an apartment in Buenos Aires by zurrosteph

Thursday night we will be on a plane again for our trip to Buenos Aires; the last one before moving at the end of April. The goal is to find an apartment for when we move with our pets. I don't know if someone went through this already but it can be ...

Laura

If you are looking for an apartment or house for more than six months (this is what is cconsidered a tourist rental) then you will have your work cut out for you! It is a challenge to say the least. Expect to provide a guarantee (from a friend, ... Read More

Laura
sapphos replied to a thread
18 years ago
jonstreet

santiago info, pls by jonstreet

Hola, I'm thinking about moving to Santiago and was wondering what the apartment situation is like there. I'm in Buenos Aires and inflation is putting the pinch on us here. I'm starting an internet business and am kind of on a budget. Basically, ...

Laura

Hola, I'm thinking about moving to Santiago and was wondering what the apartment situation is like there. I'm in Buenos Aires and inflation is putting the pinch on us here. I'm starting an internet business and am kind of on a budget. Basically, ... Read More