What to bring when moving from USA

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Member since 27 February 2013

andandoMember15 April 2013 03:13:36

Hola! My Porteno husband, 2 American sons and I are moving to BA for 18 months. I have so many questions, but for now, any info on:
1. What should we bring? We have to buy older son clothes for the cold - should we buy in US or there?
2. Have any of you shipped from abroad low-cost items like toys, clothes, vitamins?
3. Anyone with young kids. All advice sought!

My 2 and almost 6 year old boys and I are not fluent but my husbands family and friends live in belgrano and colegiales. We will try to find bilingual schools. And classes for me.

Thank u!

Katrina717 Member

Member since 26 April 2013

Katrina717Member26 April 2013 03:09:24

Buy clothes in the US! They are so much cheaper! I am living in Belgrano at the moment and I am really regretting not bringing enough clothes. A simple shirt can cost upwards of 40 dollars here. So definitely bring all the clothes you need from the states.

As for the other things, I am not sure, but I have heard that it it is really difficult to ship certain items over.

Zakone Member

Member since 22 May 2013

ZakoneMember29 May 2013 17:40:04

Hi andando
Clothe items is really expensive here. I can connect you for spanish lessons. Transfer and housing if you need. Car and furniture you can bring them , if used, with no restriction.
American and British school are expensive. Try to negotiate a compesation in your contract. The bulk of american community is in Palermo area. I am at your service.

el escondido ViP

Member since 29 July 2011

el escondidoViP29 May 2013 20:41:16

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hi

Please don't forget the canoe while it's the only usefull equipment when it rains.....LOL

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