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I’ve found it to be fairly in line with other expenses. A true measure would be a basket of goods. But mine is a basket of beef. 🤪 In all seriousness, yes, prices are about double in USD terms compared to where they were a few months ago. I’m of the school that everything was artificially low...

I have a different perspective on this. In my opinion housekeeping work is an extremely valuable benefit that brings calmness and order not only to my house, but also to the quality of life of those of us living in it. Aside from treating her with respect, I have always believed in erring on the...

Has anyone had experience with their Recorridas Nocturnas? Curious to hear what to expect. Thanks!

It’s so much fun to call them out when this happens. I do it in sort of casual way, asking “So I’m just curious. Do you have to press the little button every time to hike the fare or does it happen automatically?” “What are you taking about?” “Your piripipi. Is it set to tick every 100 meters...

Retirement generally equals fixed income. You need a place with relative predictability. There have been bubble periods in Argentina when the country was a good deal in dollar terms. However there have been plenty of times in the last couple of decades (including today) when it hasn’t been so...

I can second that!! Excellent

No doubt he’s a nice guy. Also friends of friends of ours. My question is whether this is particular to the location or if this surcharge is a trend that’s developing. Haven’t seen it at any restaurants and I imagine they are charged the same fees by the CC companies.

So this afternoon we had some bagels at a really great US owned spot in Palermo called Sheikob's Bagels. Everything was seemingly awesome but when I went to pay, the cashier told me the restaurant charges a 10% surcharge for using foreign credit cards. I eat out a lot (but not usually at...

Does it come with Star+ or is that a separate package? In all seriousness, sounds a bit overblown just for Spanish lessons.

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This. Thank you.

Entirely depends on the severity of your preexisting condition and whether it’s necessary to mention it right away. e.g. If you have cancer and you need to continue your chemotherapy, you need to mention that. If you’re prone to occasional migraines or anxiety attacks, my unofficial advice is to...

Argentina is also keeping an eye out for people who are coming here just to get a passport. See other threads related to Russians.

As a resident using an international card, you should okay if you show your passport and not your DNI. Depends how strictly it’s enforced (eg will they want to see proof you’ve been in the country for less then 90 days or will they take your word for it)

At EZE, you’re good however access to the AMEX Platinum lounge at AEP is only possible if your card was issued in Argentina. You will not be allowed in with an internationally issued card. May have since changed, but I attempted twice (June 2022 and April 2023). The lounge next to it does not...