For retirement, BA looks pretty great to us. We like city life, love cool temps, speak Spanish, and have lived abroad before. Seems VERY affordable and we are retiring a bit early and hoping to keep our budget around $2000/month for the first 5 years, when our budget will increase. We hope to live without a car and walk or uber/taxi.
The "sidewalk thing" sounds like South Korea. But like you, I moved here from the South. And even though Charleston is somewhat crowded too, people didn't do that there.
Great video - keep them coming. We spent a month in BA in 2016 and fell in love with the place. For us, the best aspect of Argentina were the Argentinians - overwhelming kindness every day.
Good video. Would love to go back to Buenos Aires, Argentina. I only went as a kid once to visit my mom‘s family and relatives. Most of my summers growing up was spent in Greece. The club part was funny. I remember those days clubbing in Washington DC until 6 AM and leaving the club it would be daylight. I still live in the Washington DC area but wouldn’t mind taking a trip to Argentina again in the near future.
My husband and I travelled to Buenos Aires on 2019, we LOVED the city and the people, since we live in Mexico we too enjoyed walking all around the city, and the food! So good and such low prices for the quality and the amount. We hope this pandemia thing ends quickly and we plsn to rent an appt. For at least a month to be able to get to know most of the city and travel somewhere... As foreigners, what kind of advantages do you have regarding taxes and bank accounts?
Hi Gabriela, thank you for the comment. Unfortunately, we can't speak too much on the taxes because our company was required to handle them. We had a bank account at ICBC and did not have any advantages really. Just a basic checking account. We could transfer money over from our American account but were charged a transfer fee each time. So we preferred to exchange money in Argentina with local friends. Hope this helps a little...
@@spaceyy06 The trick is to work remotely. To work very little you will have to earn in dollars or euros. Any minimum wage job in the US is fine. $15 an hour goes a long way here. But that's up to you and your skill set
How safe is it for a foreigner to live in Buenos Aires and also when traveling across the country. I am taking Spanish to make things easier. Safety is my biggest concern that aside I can't wait to go there
We traveled across the country many times and always felt very safe. All the smaller towns and cities are very welcoming to tourists. You will enjoy traveling across Argentina very much, there's sooo much to see!
for the size of the city it is quite safe. you have to handle yourself with caution as in any city of 15 million inhabitants. It is also considered one of the safest capitals on the continent. In the small towns of the interior there are places that do not even lock the door of the house
That was helpful thanks so much, I am planing to move with my family to BA, I may ask your advice about the best websites that I can search rental furniture houses with in a safe area please 🙏🏼 What is the average amount of the life cost per person/ month.
im argentinian and for me el chalten was the best trip by far in my life i visited brazil, colombia, mexico and ecuador and ironically the best place i founded here in the south, someday i will move there ... goood video 👍
Weatherwise, Buenos Aires resembles the milder parts of the American South, like, say, Charleston, South Carolina. Winters are not super-cold but are certainly not tropical. Summers are not super-hot but are humid.
Hola, el ruido, el tráfico y las multitudes es el precio que hay que pagar por tener todo al alcance de la mano. Yo me mudé del gran buenos aires a la costa, y para salir a comprar cualquier cosa tengo que agarrar el auto, ese es el precio que pago por vivir tranquila en Medio de la naturaleza. Nada es perfecto en esta vida. 🤷💖😘
@@laurafran4244 ME parece barbaro, la gente de bien, nos e como aguanta Bs As..si bien amo la capital, demasiada gente. Lo que si no entiendo es cuando todos se mudan a un mismo lugar y hacen perder la esencia del mismo, vos elegiste bien. Saludos
I would like to move to Buenos Aires. This would be my first time doing expat stuff. I have some questions on how to start. How do I get an apartment? What’s a good site or something? I think that I saw that you need proof of accommodation before a residency permit but I would assume that you need a residency permit to get an apartment? How would I even go about starting? Also I’m a digital nomad.
I created a video called “How to Rent an Apartment in Buenos Aires”. Check it out for a step by step guide. And you can also start with a property website called zonaprop. Best of luck!
Thanks for your work! Nice job. My wife and I are about to retire, and we really enjoyed our visit to BA. What are the taxes like in Argentina? I've heard that expats are heavily taxed on out-of-country pensions.
Thanks for your comment Kit. We are not as familiar with the taxes because we work for a US based company and therefore pay our taxes in the US. And our company covers the local taxes. There is a wealth tax you have to pay once you are in Argentina for 5 years, something you might want to look into. Apologies we can’t be of more help.
whats the cost now of a good steak at a nice restaurant using blue dollar exchange? Can you talk about current cost of living based on Blue dollar or black market exchanges
A good steak at a nice restaurant will cost around $1100 pesos (just looked at a menu price in real time). At the official exchange rate that will be ~$14.00USD and at the blue market rate it would come out to ~$8.14USD. Yes, we can do a video about the "different" costs of living here.
@@LifebyMelissaAndrew Wow yes please do a video dedicated to blue dollar cost of living, renting apartments, different foods (steaks, ice cream, breakfast, pizza, cafes, taxis, shopping, beer, wine, bills) Its hard to find any complete videos talking about this in Argentina in 2020. Also can hotels be paid for with Argentinian currency? Is it better than using a credit card and booking from overseas? I hear the CC has a huge surcharge from their govt,
@@aaap3875 Be aware that you can buy 1kg of steaks (5-6 steaks) for 500 pesos, with the """"illegal"""" exchange that would be 150 pesos a dollar, so only 3.5 dollars for 5 steaks that would make your mouth feel in Heaven... You can also get 1/2 kg of ice cream for 3.5 dollars hahaha makes me feel like I live in India but people here dont make more than 35.000 pesos x month which is 250 usd. You can travel to Uruguay ( 1 hour ship ) and withdraw 9k in cash, come back to Argentina and that would be enough to live like a king for a year
Hi ! About what you said, when someone bump into you and dont say "sorry" or "excuse me" its more an porteños attitude... in other places of Argentina we say sorry or excuse me if we bump into someone.. Do you know that the logo in the brand "Patagonia" its for the Mount Fitz Roy? Greetings from the city of La Plata, capital of the Buenos Aires Province, you should come and visit here its a beautiful city.
@@TheMaxik soy de La Plata.. me podes hablar en español jaja en la plata decimos perdon si chocamos a alguien, en capital federal me han chocado y nadie me pide disculpas.. ya se que toda la gente no es asi... Pero me paso solo alla esa actitud de parte de la gente
Hey! Good video! As an Argentinian living in Buenos Aires (though I'm from Puerto Madryn, Chubut) I believe it's also fair to mention that in general there a good amount of insecurity in the city. There are several areas where you should really watch your belongings. Always carry your back pack on the front. It's very common here
Hey! I'm in Puerto Madryn! I cane from NY. A lot of this doesn't apply here. It's very quiet and barely any people around. And it's a bit of a walk to go "downtown"
@@laurafran4244 oh no, what i said applied to Buenos Aires. Madryn is chill (as in mellow...but also cold hahaha). it's a little town which thinks itself as more a of a little city hehehe. hope you enjoyed your stay there
@@PatagonDane I live here. I was born here and moved to NY for about 20 years and now I'm back. 😁 I love that definition though "little town that thinks it's a city" 😂 Spot on!
And, your dislikes??? And, y’all from Houston??? You guys dislikes sound absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I live in Houston; Montrose specifically, and I would LOVE everyone of your dislikes! And, to have a FUNCTIONAL public transit system would be HEAVEN ON EARTH! Go find the RAVE Party and TOTALLY immerse yourselves in it! BA sounds WONDERFUL!
As Argentinian I must say I hate the same things you hate about BA, I specially hate the noise and the lack of respect of some people keeping music aloud till so late at night. I think on Saturdays it's allowed by law, but it shouldn't be in places where people actually live. Bariloche it's a good place to avoid all that, small city though, but beautiful.
How is mass transit in BA? How about rail system throughout Argentina? Is public transit better than Houston, TX? What about pollution in BA? Thanks for sharing video.
Hey guys. I subscribed because I'm thinking about moving to BA. I'd appreciate a video with advice about renting apartments in BA. What options are available for foreigners, what price ranges, how did you find your apartments. Thank you.
@@LifebyMelissaAndrew "many different price ranges".... on Avenida Alvear? Yeah right. Everything from "expensive" to "very expensive" to "hideously expensive." UA-camrs need to be realistic and STOP telling these 20something kids looking for adventure that they'll be able to afford living in neighborhoods like Recoleta, San Telmo, Palermo or Abasto. Buenos Aires is by NO means an inexpensive place to live. I wouldn't dare recommend an American moving there unless he/she had a steady income in US dollars... or had rich parents to supplement their income.
Hi, thanks for your comment. Last time I checked Argentina's borders were only open to nationals and those with a current visa. I don't believe they are open to visitors/travelers yet....but please double check that information.
Great video guys! Super helpful! I’m from NYC and have lived in South Beach Miami so many of the “cons” just sound like the typical city life cons… so not terrible haha. Thanks again!
If I can add a question, I have considered moving to BA (as a remote worker) however I’ve grown accustomed to warm weather and always having access to beach. Would checking out places like Mar de Plata potentially be a better option?
I am an American, when visiting Buenos Aires I always stayed at San Telmo. Never had a problem with City noise. My question to you guys is : What do you do for money...? Where do you exchange American Dollars..? What rate do you get...? I am retiring in about two years and I am planning to move to Argentina. For the Food, the sites, the cost of living, the food(Empanadas), the Asado, the beautiful interior provinces, the food...! Do I need to open a bank account in Uruguay and use that as a point to drop/exchange my US money without having to pay 30% penalty...? Do I use Western Union,,,? How can I maximize my Social Security benefits while living in Argentina...! Any reply will be greatly appreciated. P.S. Love Empanadas...!
We moved to Buenos Aires with my husbands company and were paid back in the USA. Our situation was unique but we created a video about exchanging money in Argentina which should help.
You mind me asking what yall do for work? I'm getting my computer science degree this year and am hoping to find a US job and work/live in BsAs with my family for a couple years.. cheers from an Okie who visited last March and fell in love.
Andrew is a Petroleum engineer for an oil and gas company. He was transferred to BsAs from Houston. And I work in Human Resources. Best of luck finishing your computer science degree!
Hi< I am thinking of working remote from Buenos Aires for 5-6 weeks in Jan/Feb. I would probably get an AirBnB. I do not speak Spanish. I am just curious how you initially managed with the language barrier? Or, do you speak Spanish? Do you think it will be difficult to get by/around without knowing the language? I would take some Spanish lessons before going, but there is only so much you can pick up in a short time.
Hi John, I don't think you'll have a hard time navigating life in BA for that amount of time without Spanish. Of course the most basic Spanish you know before moving there the easier life will be for you. If you have an AirBnB things like internet hookup and bills will already be taken care of. And working as a nomad you will likely meet other English speakers. Ordering in restaurants is not hard. I know you'll be fine! I hope you enjoy your stay in BA!
There are still currency controls and USD limits however it's best to check with the government website for most up to date information as it changes often.
I’m Charlie I live in Massachusetts. I’m 58 and considering between four to eight weeks abroad this winter. Not sure where.Thanks so much for the informative video. I’m real curious about what it will cost me to rent if I decide to stay a couple of months? I am 20 miles outside the city where I am living now. Of course I know it will be more closer to your city but can you give me an idea?
Buenos Aires would be a great place, if the borders are back open to visitors by then. I would suggest looking in the Palermo, San Telmo or Villa Crespo areas to rent. You will find good apartments for much less than $1,000USD. But if you're only planning to stay for 1-2 months you may need to focus on a short term rental like AirBnB
As a prospective retiree to BA I'm a little disappointed as to the superficiality of the video made. I'd like to have seen a map of the city divided into sections, a walk through the main streets, major stores and the property options available to foreigners.
Thanks for the request. Unfortunately we created this video when Buenos Aires was in a lockdown. Meaning we could only leave our apartment to go to the pharmacy and grocery store. I did do some filming of the empty streets and grocery stores in the video titled “coronavirus in Argentina”. Good luck with your potential move to BA!
People bumped into you and didn't say sorry? Well, maybe in certain situations, when the place is overcrowded... But is not the norm... Anyway, I prefer someone not saying sorry than the people saying sorry all the time, like here in Canada, where I live, and then they don't really care about you... They can not see you for weeks and they don't care if you are still alive or not... Enjoy Buenos Aires, along with Moscow two of the best cities I know!
It's only if you earn more than most people, for example: minimum wage is 30,000 middle class is 50,000 upper class is 100,000 If you earn 120,000, 30% of 20,000 is for state. if you earn 190,000, 30% of 90,000 is for the state. and if you earn less than 50,000 you don't have to pay taxes. anyway check it more but it is something like that
Oh, I hate so much having noise neighbors! The "dum... dum... dum... dum..." and the bass that propagates through concrete, you can hear it everywhere. There are many inconsiderate people out there, unfortunately. Worst thing is, you can't really do anything effective, you can tell them but they won't care or maybe even react with hostility, and the authorities often don't care, either.
No we did not speak Spanish before moving. It has been a little more difficult than we thought only because the Argentine accent is difficult for us to understand. The Spanish in Mexico (what we're more used to living in Texas) is a little more clear (in my opinion). But when you are immersed, you will learn more quickly.
No we did not speak Spanish before moving. It has been a little more difficult than we thought only because the Argentine accent is difficult for us to understand. The Spanish in Mexico (what we're more used to living in Texas) is a little more clear (in my opinion). But when you are immersed, you will learn more quickly.
Hey there! I'm Argentinian, health is free here! Of course you can pay to get a private one. Both are great although the free one can get pretty busy so you dont get an appoinment immediately. It's not bad at all. Crimes is another thing, it gets pretty rough as you said, mostly the robberies...
Belgrano near the Avenues Cabildo and Juramento is a beautiful area. If you don't want the loud noise you can live a couple of blocks away from the avenues, it's still pretty, close to the crowded area and without all the noise :)
@@Conysims Thank you so much. That is exactly the information about Belgrano I have been hoping to receive...close to the action but just far enough removed to be tranquil.
@@gnolan4281 I highly recommend also Nuñez which is just a short walk north of Belgrano. Less upscale and tranquil, leafy streets and lots of options nearby. Belgrano is pretty large and it includes a Chinatown. Good luck with your travel!
Love this stuff. Buenos Aires may be my next spot. I've been in Medellin Colombia for about 3 years now and ready to see another place. What are the Winters like? We have same thing with city noisy with driving noises I found that buying a few fans help make grey noise to cover up driving noises and sometimes party noises too. But here they close that down around 2 am. But super happy to hear about the food. Not great here or you need to develope an quired taste for it. What about not being fluent in Spanish? Are there plenty of english understanding Argitinians? Thanks and keep up the good work!
The winters are pretty mild here...not bad at all. You can still do outdoor activities with a good coat. You can definitely get away with not speaking Spanish. We are intermediate levels. But we have been surprised at the lack of English speakers here (Argentine Nationals). And even if they speak English a lot of times they will let you "try" and speak your Spanish before they let you know they speak English...it's been interesting.
Hi, I'm argentinian, but not from Buenos Aires City. Talking about the spanish: The argentinian spanish (specifically river plate argentinian) is quite harder to learn cause has other gramatic rules (like vos instead tú, querés instead quieres, the LL and Y sound, etc.). But I agree him that you can start comunicating in english. People of BA are so friendly and there are a lot of non native english speakers 😀
Glad to hear from the fellow Texans. I would love to come and stay in BA for a month. What should I be expecting the costs to be? can I rent out an quite apartment for an entire month. Would it be a good place to make it like a hub to travel from here to other nearby places?
Surprised you didn't mention the inflation. I visited many years ago while the Junta was in power. It's a beautiful city but in a formerly rich country, which is what the USSA is becoming, also do to an extended period of corrupt government. It would also be good to visit Uruguay, which we didn't do. The British built the RRs to overconcentrate development in BA. The US didn't make that mistake but has made many others.
are u a fool or what? inflation is only for Argentinians that get paid their jobs in their national currency argentine pesos, but for someone from the states that are used to get paid in dollars, everything is extremely cheap.
@@robertfeinberg748 Argentina is not a banana republic tho, those are countries like Ecuador and the ones in central america, Argentina doesn’t even have bananas production to export, Argentina depends on importation lmfao. And the states won’t do bad... they will remain as a superpower because they need to, they are aware of that already and they know how to manage the economy, they can rely on Canada as well haha
@@d.s3980 So I visited Argentina during a congressional recess when I worked on the Hill and saw a couple of our congressman. Argentina's congress was in an extended recess at the behest of the junta. I used to say what you're saying, that Argentina is a banana republic with no bananas. Same with the USSA. The quality of the regime is that it is not legitimate and is akin to a banana republic. I think the US should merge with Canada, but I can see why they wouldn't want to. It would take leadership on both sides that has been lacking on our side. I think it should be on terms favorable/favourable to Can.
@@robertfeinberg748Indeed. it's not legitimate. but I would love to see the states merged with Canada!! Who knows what will happen in the next few years? the world is changing fast! I noticed abrupt changes in the last elections in Argentina, going against socialism. The experience will make them not want to have it again. Also, politicians are trying to give free land (neighborhoods with water, gas, and electricity), social plans, and free citizenship to Latino immigrants from the borders in exchange for votes. (They already know the government is losing support) The libertarians appeared with Milei leading the "don't tread on me" ideals. The US influenced Argentina culturally. Young people support the libertarian party, they don't want socialism/communism. I believe that the United States will continue to do well, although I think they should take things seriously (just to give u an example, I was surprised the last time I went to the states, everything I bought was "made in China" and now China is Europe's biggest trading partner for goods...) Argentina will either come out of its situation or turn into Venezuela. maybe will get invaded? i don't know. It has a lot of land for the British, Russians, and Chinese, also for the Chileans. I know that many wouldn't mind being a British colony again haha I am still willing to believe what u mentioned is true, let's hope for the best.
As someone said, Hope is not a strategy. One of the unfortunate attributes of Trump is that he treats Canada like a foreign country at the same time that he rightfully treats Israel like a state. Israel used to be socialist when its leader was Golda Meir, a socialist from Milwaukee. Now it is led by a Republican from Philadelphia. Unfortunately the US has elected, if you think so, a party that is affiliated with the CCP. Some years ago I attended an event where I happened to sit net to a gentleman from the Canadian Embassy. I brought up the idea of a merger on terms favorable.favourable to Canada, and he said he was openminded. I think the business community of Canada, people like Kevin O'Leary and David Rosenberg, favors/favours it.
Honestly, I really cant see how someone would move to Argentina. The situation there is so bad , I know a lady from Paraguay she lived in BA for 4 decades, she went back to her country, right now very few people make enough money to meet basic needs. The country is completely bankrupt. Most Argentines who had tye means already left the country.
@pabnaful you have no idea what you are talking about. Last time I went to Galeria Pacifico in BA I sadly saw people eating left overs in the food court.
I agree Argentina is in a hard situation right now. But I still think it's still a beautiful country with a lot of offer people that want to live there.
I gotta give it to you guys. I frankly wouldnt bother replying to people who leave rude comments.
For retirement, BA looks pretty great to us. We like city life, love cool temps, speak Spanish, and have lived abroad before. Seems VERY affordable and we are retiring a bit early and hoping to keep our budget around $2000/month for the first 5 years, when our budget will increase. We hope to live without a car and walk or uber/taxi.
I think BA is a great choice for retirement!
$2k/month it's good a mount to have a great life here.
2k dollars would be like 400k pesos, you'd be pretty good. 70k rent in a very good place and the rest is for you to enjoy.
The "sidewalk thing" sounds like South Korea. But like you, I moved here from the South. And even though Charleston is somewhat crowded too, people didn't do that there.
Great video - keep them coming. We spent a month in BA in 2016 and fell in love with the place. For us, the best aspect of Argentina were the Argentinians - overwhelming kindness every day.
The kindness is just the thing I’m looking for!!
Good video. Would love to go back to Buenos Aires, Argentina. I only went as a kid once to visit my mom‘s family and relatives. Most of my summers growing up was spent in Greece. The club part was funny. I remember those days clubbing in Washington DC until 6 AM and leaving the club it would be daylight. I still live in the Washington DC area but wouldn’t mind taking a trip to Argentina again in the near future.
My husband and I travelled to Buenos Aires on 2019, we LOVED the city and the people, since we live in Mexico we too enjoyed walking all around the city, and the food! So good and such low prices for the quality and the amount. We hope this pandemia thing ends quickly and we plsn to rent an appt. For at least a month to be able to get to know most of the city and travel somewhere...
As foreigners, what kind of advantages do you have regarding taxes and bank accounts?
Hi Gabriela, thank you for the comment. Unfortunately, we can't speak too much on the taxes because our company was required to handle them. We had a bank account at ICBC and did not have any advantages really. Just a basic checking account. We could transfer money over from our American account but were charged a transfer fee each time. So we preferred to exchange money in Argentina with local friends. Hope this helps a little...
@@LifebyMelissaAndrew thank you ! That is enough information, enjoy Bs As. , blessings!!!🥰🥰
Great video, thank you! I'm so excited to visit the city soon
Thanks for the video! Me and my wife are thinking about moving to Argentina and we are also from Houston TX.
I moved here from NYC last December. I love that I can support my whole family with 1K a month. I barely have to work
You should definitely go for it!
@@laurafran4244 do you have some tips to find work and what kind of work
@@spaceyy06 The trick is to work remotely. To work very little you will have to earn in dollars or euros. Any minimum wage job in the US is fine. $15 an hour goes a long way here. But that's up to you and your skill set
@@laurafran4244 thank you, is it easy to find a job in buenos aires?
Wow this was a great video! I will be in Buenos Aires in May for a week, this was super helpful!
So awesome! Have fun while you're there!!
So awesome! Have fun while you're there!!
How safe is it for a foreigner to live in Buenos Aires and also when traveling across the country. I am taking Spanish to make things easier. Safety is my biggest concern that aside I can't wait to go there
We traveled across the country many times and always felt very safe. All the smaller towns and cities are very welcoming to tourists. You will enjoy traveling across Argentina very much, there's sooo much to see!
Just like everywhere there are places you don't go to. Stay away from villas ( poor slums ) and you should be fine
for the size of the city it is quite safe. you have to handle yourself with caution as in any city of 15 million inhabitants. It is also considered one of the safest capitals on the continent. In the small towns of the interior there are places that do not even lock the door of the house
Watch your belongings and you 'll be fine.
That was helpful thanks so much, I am planing to move with my family to BA, I may ask your advice about the best websites that I can search rental furniture houses with in a safe area please 🙏🏼
What is the average amount of the life cost per person/ month.
Great video, I love living here also!! now that winter is over, i cant wait to explore once lockdown is over for inter country travel!
Yes! Spring is so beautiful in the city. Summer gets a little hot but hopefully we can travel by then!
im argentinian and for me el chalten was the best trip by far in my life i visited brazil, colombia, mexico and ecuador and ironically the best place i founded here in the south, someday i will move there ... goood video 👍
What about a person who wants to live in the country? I'm from South Carolina and have no desire to live in the city.
I am going in Novemeber. I got an airbnb facing the Hyatt in Buenos Aires
That will be so nice! Recoleta is a great area to explore Buenos Aires from!
How has the cost of living changed over the years, since Argentina's currency is getting weaker every year
Weatherwise, Buenos Aires resembles the milder parts of the American South, like, say, Charleston, South Carolina. Winters are not super-cold but are certainly not tropical. Summers are not super-hot but are humid.
Hola, el ruido, el tráfico y las multitudes es el precio que hay que pagar por tener todo al alcance de la mano. Yo me mudé del gran buenos aires a la costa, y para salir a comprar cualquier cosa tengo que agarrar el auto, ese es el precio que pago por vivir tranquila en Medio de la naturaleza. Nada es perfecto en esta vida. 🤷💖😘
Si! Yo me vine a Puerto Madryn y es muy tranquilo. Y si no quiero manejar, me puedo mover en bicicleta.
@@laurafran4244 ME parece barbaro, la gente de bien, nos e como aguanta Bs As..si bien amo la capital, demasiada gente. Lo que si no entiendo es cuando todos se mudan a un mismo lugar y hacen perder la esencia del mismo, vos elegiste bien. Saludos
I would like to move to Buenos Aires. This would be my first time doing expat stuff. I have some questions on how to start. How do I get an apartment? What’s a good site or something? I think that I saw that you need proof of accommodation before a residency permit but I would assume that you need a residency permit to get an apartment? How would I even go about starting? Also I’m a digital nomad.
I created a video called “How to Rent an Apartment in Buenos Aires”. Check it out for a step by step guide. And you can also start with a property website called zonaprop. Best of luck!
Thanks for your work! Nice job. My wife and I are about to retire, and we really enjoyed our visit to BA. What are the taxes like in Argentina? I've heard that expats are heavily taxed on out-of-country pensions.
Thanks for your comment Kit. We are not as familiar with the taxes because we work for a US based company and therefore pay our taxes in the US. And our company covers the local taxes. There is a wealth tax you have to pay once you are in Argentina for 5 years, something you might want to look into. Apologies we can’t be of more help.
whats the cost now of a good steak at a nice restaurant using blue dollar exchange? Can you talk about current cost of living based on Blue dollar or black market exchanges
A good steak at a nice restaurant will cost around $1100 pesos (just looked at a menu price in real time). At the official exchange rate that will be ~$14.00USD and at the blue market rate it would come out to ~$8.14USD. Yes, we can do a video about the "different" costs of living here.
@@LifebyMelissaAndrew Wow yes please do a video dedicated to blue dollar cost of living, renting apartments, different foods (steaks, ice cream, breakfast, pizza, cafes, taxis, shopping, beer, wine, bills) Its hard to find any complete videos talking about this in Argentina in 2020. Also can hotels be paid for with Argentinian currency? Is it better than using a credit card and booking from overseas? I hear the CC has a huge surcharge from their govt,
@@aaap3875 Be aware that you can buy 1kg of steaks (5-6 steaks) for 500 pesos, with the """"illegal"""" exchange that would be 150 pesos a dollar, so only 3.5 dollars for 5 steaks that would make your mouth feel in Heaven... You can also get 1/2 kg of ice cream for 3.5 dollars hahaha makes me feel like I live in India but people here dont make more than 35.000 pesos x month which is 250 usd. You can travel to Uruguay ( 1 hour ship ) and withdraw 9k in cash, come back to Argentina and that would be enough to live like a king for a year
Hi ! About what you said, when someone bump into you and dont say "sorry" or "excuse me" its more an porteños attitude... in other places of Argentina we say sorry or excuse me if we bump into someone.. Do you know that the logo in the brand "Patagonia" its for the Mount Fitz Roy? Greetings from the city of La Plata, capital of the Buenos Aires Province, you should come and visit here its a beautiful city.
I am porteño and I say I am sorry. I would say that was not very accurate. Porteños can also be very welcoming and nice.
@@TheMaxik soy de La Plata.. me podes hablar en español jaja en la plata decimos perdon si chocamos a alguien, en capital federal me han chocado y nadie me pide disculpas.. ya se que toda la gente no es asi... Pero me paso solo alla esa actitud de parte de la gente
saying sorry is not about being porteño or not, it's about being well mannered.
@@gastonheliz9866 i know that......
Palermo is quite a good place to leave in in BA if you're looking for a more quiet place, and is very very nice
Yes, I love the Palermo area!
Hey! Good video! As an Argentinian living in Buenos Aires (though I'm from Puerto Madryn, Chubut) I believe it's also fair to mention that in general there a good amount of insecurity in the city. There are several areas where you should really watch your belongings. Always carry your back pack on the front. It's very common here
Hey! I'm in Puerto Madryn! I cane from NY. A lot of this doesn't apply here. It's very quiet and barely any people around. And it's a bit of a walk to go "downtown"
@@laurafran4244 oh no, what i said applied to Buenos Aires. Madryn is chill (as in mellow...but also cold hahaha). it's a little town which thinks itself as more a of a little city hehehe. hope you enjoyed your stay there
@@PatagonDane I live here. I was born here and moved to NY for about 20 years and now I'm back. 😁 I love that definition though "little town that thinks it's a city" 😂 Spot on!
@@laurafran4244 ahh bueno entonces espero que el viento patagonico no te sea muy molesto jajajajaja abrazo!
Lol in usa getting shot is very common
And, your dislikes??? And, y’all from Houston??? You guys dislikes sound absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I live in Houston; Montrose specifically, and I would LOVE everyone of your dislikes! And, to have a FUNCTIONAL public transit system would be HEAVEN ON EARTH! Go find the RAVE Party and TOTALLY immerse yourselves in it! BA sounds WONDERFUL!
Cons seem to be general cons about living in any big city . . .
You are right. This was my first time living in a big city and it was difficult for me to get used to.
As Argentinian I must say I hate the same things you hate about BA, I specially hate the noise and the lack of respect of some people keeping music aloud till so late at night. I think on Saturdays it's allowed by law, but it shouldn't be in places where people actually live. Bariloche it's a good place to avoid all that, small city though, but beautiful.
Que genios! Ojalá puedan hacer muchos videos más !
We will keep at it!
How is mass transit in BA? How about rail system throughout Argentina?
Is public transit better than Houston, TX? What about pollution in BA?
Thanks for sharing video.
way better. Actually Is similar to Europe
Interested in Cordoba...any specifics you can offer?
Hey guys. I subscribed because I'm thinking about moving to BA. I'd appreciate a video with advice about renting apartments in BA. What options are available for foreigners, what price ranges, how did you find your apartments. Thank you.
We will plan to shoot a video like that in September!
I agree! Definitely starting to research these topics. I’ll keep an eye out.
Hi Emilio, we posted a video today about apartments. Hope you find it useful!
Chatka92, we posted a video today you should find helpful about apartment in BA. :)
Living on avenida Alvear is expensive even for an average American salary. You guys have been enjoying BA like a millionaire in Paris or Monaco.
Avenida Alvear has apartments for rent in many different price ranges but hope you enjoyed the rest of the video.
@@LifebyMelissaAndrew "many different price ranges".... on Avenida Alvear? Yeah right. Everything from "expensive" to "very expensive" to "hideously expensive."
UA-camrs need to be realistic and STOP telling these 20something kids looking for adventure that they'll be able to afford living in neighborhoods like Recoleta, San Telmo, Palermo or Abasto. Buenos Aires is by NO means an inexpensive place to live. I wouldn't dare recommend an American moving there unless he/she had a steady income in US dollars... or had rich parents to supplement their income.
@@yossarian6799 Sure, it is super expensive and not better than other neighborhoods. I live in Balvanera for half the price, and I have everything.
Thanks for the info 😊
😊🇦🇷 gracias por reaccionar un video sobre Argentina.. saludos desde argentina 🇦🇷
Gracias por ver!
Loved your video. You mentioned conditions changed with covid. What is the status of entering Argentina during the covid period?
Hi, thanks for your comment. Last time I checked Argentina's borders were only open to nationals and those with a current visa. I don't believe they are open to visitors/travelers yet....but please double check that information.
Now, January 2022 borders are open to all people, check before start your journey status of regulations (test, vaccines, etc)
Great video guys! Super helpful! I’m from NYC and have lived in South Beach Miami so many of the “cons” just sound like the typical city life cons… so not terrible haha. Thanks again!
If I can add a question, I have considered moving to BA (as a remote worker) however I’ve grown accustomed to warm weather and always having access to beach. Would checking out places like Mar de Plata potentially be a better option?
@@Enjoy_the_journey67 Mardel Plata tiene playa pero tambien tiene invierno y puede ser un poco fresco.
I am an American, when visiting Buenos Aires I always stayed at San Telmo. Never had a problem with City noise. My question to you guys is : What do you do for money...? Where do you exchange American Dollars..? What rate do you get...? I am retiring in about two years and I am planning to move to Argentina. For the Food, the sites, the cost of living, the food(Empanadas), the Asado, the beautiful interior provinces, the food...! Do I need to open a bank account in Uruguay and use that as a point to drop/exchange my US money without having to pay 30% penalty...? Do I use Western Union,,,? How can I maximize my Social Security benefits while living in Argentina...! Any reply will be greatly appreciated. P.S. Love Empanadas...!
We moved to Buenos Aires with my husbands company and were paid back in the USA. Our situation was unique but we created a video about exchanging money in Argentina which should help.
Do they sell distilled water at stores there??
You can get bottled water in all stores.
You mind me asking what yall do for work? I'm getting my computer science degree this year and am hoping to find a US job and work/live in BsAs with my family for a couple years.. cheers from an Okie who visited last March and fell in love.
Andrew is a Petroleum engineer for an oil and gas company. He was transferred to BsAs from Houston. And I work in Human Resources. Best of luck finishing your computer science degree!
Hi< I am thinking of working remote from Buenos Aires for 5-6 weeks in Jan/Feb. I would probably get an AirBnB. I do not speak Spanish. I am just curious how you initially managed with the language barrier? Or, do you speak Spanish? Do you think it will be difficult to get by/around without knowing the language? I would take some Spanish lessons before going, but there is only so much you can pick up in a short time.
Hi John, I don't think you'll have a hard time navigating life in BA for that amount of time without Spanish. Of course the most basic Spanish you know before moving there the easier life will be for you. If you have an AirBnB things like internet hookup and bills will already be taken care of. And working as a nomad you will likely meet other English speakers. Ordering in restaurants is not hard. I know you'll be fine! I hope you enjoy your stay in BA!
@@LifebyMelissaAndrew Thank you for your reply
If you're here I can help you with the language.
Great video guys. Please keep on doing this kinda stuff. Greetings from Arg 😀
Thank you! Will do!
Are there still currency control measures in Argentina. Is it possible to open a dollar dominated account in Argentina?
There are still currency controls and USD limits however it's best to check with the government website for most up to date information as it changes often.
I’m Charlie I live in Massachusetts. I’m 58 and considering between four to eight weeks abroad this winter. Not sure where.Thanks so much for the informative video. I’m real curious about what it will cost me to rent if I decide to stay a couple of months? I am 20 miles outside the city where I am living now. Of course I know it will be more closer to your city but can you give me an idea?
Buenos Aires would be a great place, if the borders are back open to visitors by then. I would suggest looking in the Palermo, San Telmo or Villa Crespo areas to rent. You will find good apartments for much less than $1,000USD. But if you're only planning to stay for 1-2 months you may need to focus on a short term rental like AirBnB
Great video. Do you have a car? Will you move back to the states?
i've had a few argentinans tell me buenas aires isn't safe, how has your experience been?
I think they're dead...
It isn't safe. I live in a city in Patagonia now.
In general, I still feel BA is safe. You need to be sure to take safety precautions like not wearing or carrying expensive things with you.
Can you comment on personal safety and crime? The poverty rate too has risen to about 40 percent which affects the crime rate.
Hi William, we are planning to do a video this month about safety in Buenos Aires! But generally speaking, we have felt safe living here.
Just dont go arround with a please rob me kind of face 😅
As a prospective retiree to BA I'm a little disappointed as to the superficiality of the video made. I'd like to have seen a map of the city divided into sections, a walk through the main streets, major stores and the property options available to foreigners.
Thanks for the request. Unfortunately we created this video when Buenos Aires was in a lockdown. Meaning we could only leave our apartment to go to the pharmacy and grocery store. I did do some filming of the empty streets and grocery stores in the video titled “coronavirus in Argentina”. Good luck with your potential move to BA!
Buenos aris amo
People bumped into you and didn't say sorry? Well, maybe in certain situations, when the place is overcrowded... But is not the norm... Anyway, I prefer someone not saying sorry than the people saying sorry all the time, like here in Canada, where I live, and then they don't really care about you... They can not see you for weeks and they don't care if you are still alive or not... Enjoy Buenos Aires, along with Moscow two of the best cities I know!
I read about a %30 tax on expats? Does anyone have additional info? Thanks.
We did not experience this. I can't speak to whether it is true or not in 2021.
It's only if you earn more than most people, for example:
minimum wage is 30,000
middle class is 50,000
upper class is 100,000
If you earn 120,000, 30% of 20,000 is for state. if you earn 190,000, 30% of 90,000 is for the state. and if you earn less than 50,000 you don't have to pay taxes. anyway check it more but it is something like that
Oh, I hate so much having noise neighbors! The "dum... dum... dum... dum..." and the bass that propagates through concrete, you can hear it everywhere. There are many inconsiderate people out there, unfortunately. Worst thing is, you can't really do anything effective, you can tell them but they won't care or maybe even react with hostility, and the authorities often don't care, either.
Very informative. Thanks. Did you two speak Spanish before you got to BA? If not, how hard and how long did it take to learn?
No we did not speak Spanish before moving. It has been a little more difficult than we thought only because the Argentine accent is difficult for us to understand. The Spanish in Mexico (what we're more used to living in Texas) is a little more clear (in my opinion). But when you are immersed, you will learn more quickly.
No we did not speak Spanish before moving. It has been a little more difficult than we thought only because the Argentine accent is difficult for us to understand. The Spanish in Mexico (what we're more used to living in Texas) is a little more clear (in my opinion). But when you are immersed, you will learn more quickly.
@@LifebyMelissaAndrew the fact Is that we speak spanish with italian accent, maybe that's the hardest thing
Hi guys! What about healthcare (costs and quality)? And crime? I hear it can get rough...
Tnx!
Hey there! I'm Argentinian, health is free here! Of course you can pay to get a private one. Both are great although the free one can get pretty busy so you dont get an appoinment immediately. It's not bad at all. Crimes is another thing, it gets pretty rough as you said, mostly the robberies...
Do not worry, If you get mugged, stabbed or shot, the hospital care it's free...!
So why wouldn't you say what neighborhood you DID move to? I'm considering moving down to BA and Belgrano is the place I have in mind.
Hi Nolan, we moved to Puerto Madero. There are a few videos about the topic. Belgrano is a very nice area...you'll like it.
Belgrano near the Avenues Cabildo and Juramento is a beautiful area. If you don't want the loud noise you can live a couple of blocks away from the avenues, it's still pretty, close to the crowded area and without all the noise :)
@@Conysims Thank you so much. That is exactly the information about Belgrano I have been hoping to receive...close to the action but just far enough removed to be tranquil.
@@gnolan4281 I highly recommend also Nuñez which is just a short walk north of Belgrano. Less upscale and tranquil, leafy streets and lots of options nearby. Belgrano is pretty large and it includes a Chinatown. Good luck with your travel!
@@santiaguin6 Many thanks Tato. I will look into the possibilities there.
Love this stuff. Buenos Aires may be my next spot. I've been in Medellin Colombia for about 3 years now and ready to see another place. What are the Winters like? We have same thing with city noisy with driving noises I found that buying a few fans help make grey noise to cover up driving noises and sometimes party noises too. But here they close that down around 2 am. But super happy to hear about the food. Not great here or you need to develope an quired taste for it. What about not being fluent in Spanish? Are there plenty of english understanding Argitinians? Thanks and keep up the good work!
The winters are pretty mild here...not bad at all. You can still do outdoor activities with a good coat. You can definitely get away with not speaking Spanish. We are intermediate levels. But we have been surprised at the lack of English speakers here (Argentine Nationals). And even if they speak English a lot of times they will let you "try" and speak your Spanish before they let you know they speak English...it's been interesting.
Hi, I'm argentinian, but not from Buenos Aires City. Talking about the spanish: The argentinian spanish (specifically river plate argentinian) is quite harder to learn cause has other gramatic rules (like vos instead tú, querés instead quieres, the LL and Y sound, etc.). But I agree him that you can start comunicating in english. People of BA are so friendly and there are a lot of non native english speakers 😀
how have things changed since the pandemic in Argentina?
We are out of Argentina now however I believe there are still curfews and the borders are closed to visitors.
Informative ~ well done..., :)
Glad it was helpful!
Buenosaris??
I’m thinking Bariloche, more expensive but much safer when it comes to crime.
Bariloche is a beautiful town. The mountains and lake are gorgeous.
And what is your field of work?
Human Resources
Glad to hear from the fellow Texans. I would love to come and stay in BA for a month. What should I be expecting the costs to be? can I rent out an quite apartment for an entire month. Would it be a good place to make it like a hub to travel from here to other nearby places?
Are you still there?
Surprised you didn't mention the inflation. I visited many years ago while the Junta was in power. It's a beautiful city but in a formerly rich country, which is what the USSA is becoming, also do to an extended period of corrupt government. It would also be good to visit Uruguay, which we didn't do. The British built the RRs to overconcentrate development in BA. The US didn't make that mistake but has made many others.
are u a fool or what? inflation is only for Argentinians that get paid their jobs in their national currency argentine pesos, but for someone from the states that are used to get paid in dollars, everything is extremely cheap.
@@d.s3980 The USSA is becoming another banana republic with the American peso.
@@robertfeinberg748 Argentina is not a banana republic tho, those are countries like Ecuador and the ones in central america, Argentina doesn’t even have bananas production to export, Argentina depends on importation lmfao. And the states won’t do bad... they will remain as a superpower because they need to, they are aware of that already and they know how to manage the economy, they can rely on Canada as well haha
@@d.s3980 So I visited Argentina during a congressional recess when I worked on the Hill and saw a couple of our congressman. Argentina's congress was in an extended recess at the behest of the junta. I used to say what you're saying, that Argentina is a banana republic with no bananas. Same with the USSA. The quality of the regime is that it is not legitimate and is akin to a banana republic. I think the US should merge with Canada, but I can see why they wouldn't want to. It would take leadership on both sides that has been lacking on our side. I think it should be on terms favorable/favourable to Can.
@@robertfeinberg748Indeed. it's not legitimate. but I would love to see the states merged with Canada!! Who knows what will happen in the next few years? the world is changing fast! I noticed abrupt changes in the last elections in Argentina, going against socialism. The experience will make them not want to have it again. Also, politicians are trying to give free land (neighborhoods with water, gas, and electricity), social plans, and free citizenship to Latino immigrants from the borders in exchange for votes. (They already know the government is losing support) The libertarians appeared with Milei leading the "don't tread on me" ideals. The US influenced Argentina culturally. Young people support the libertarian party, they don't want socialism/communism. I believe that the United States will continue to do well, although I think they should take things seriously (just to give u an example, I was surprised the last time I went to the states, everything I bought was "made in China" and now China is Europe's biggest trading partner for goods...) Argentina will either come out of its situation or turn into Venezuela. maybe will get invaded? i don't know. It has a lot of land for the British, Russians, and Chinese, also for the Chileans. I know that many wouldn't mind being a British colony again haha I am still willing to believe what u mentioned is true, let's hope for the best.
Is safety a concern given the economic crisis and crimes associated with it?
As someone said, Hope is not a strategy. One of the unfortunate attributes
of Trump is that he treats Canada like a foreign country at the same time
that he rightfully treats Israel like a state. Israel used to be socialist when
its leader was Golda Meir, a socialist from Milwaukee. Now it is led by a
Republican from Philadelphia. Unfortunately the US has elected, if you
think so, a party that is affiliated with the CCP. Some years ago I attended
an event where I happened to sit net to a gentleman from the Canadian
Embassy. I brought up the idea of a merger on terms favorable.favourable
to Canada, and he said he was openminded. I think the business community
of Canada, people like Kevin O'Leary and David Rosenberg, favors/favours it.
Why, does Argentina REQUIRE one to be vaccinated to come there?
Oh only 69 followers. I'm in Argentina now and I can't wait to hear back to the USA or Europe
If you earn money in a foreign currency everything is quite cheap... for argentinians themselves, we can't afford shit
I am xpat living in Thailand. CHEAPER and beautiful women. Great food also!
Easy for you living here.. Dollars... 😒
LOL drivers are the same 'everywhere' in the hustle bustle of city life. The world drives us crazy !
I live in NY, and I'd say Bostonians are ruder than NY'ers.
talk about tax burden in this country
Argentina es un país hermoso...el único problema es que esta lleno de argentinos...saludos
EXACTO. YO SOY UNO.
Honestly, I really cant see how someone would move to Argentina. The situation there is so bad , I know a lady from Paraguay she lived in BA for 4 decades, she went back to her country, right now very few people make enough money to meet basic needs. The country is completely bankrupt. Most Argentines who had tye means already left the country.
@pabnaful difference is that in Argentina you take any woman you want to bed for 10 dollars, most of the time for half of it.
@@fredbreitkopf2762 this is so disrespectful. You should shut your mouth.
@@rochi6270 why is it disrespectful, because you are a democrat and Argentina went down to the shit hole with socialism?
@pabnaful you have no idea what you are talking about. Last time I went to Galeria Pacifico in BA I sadly saw people eating left overs in the food court.
I agree Argentina is in a hard situation right now. But I still think it's still a beautiful country with a lot of offer people that want to live there.