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Having moved from BsAs to the US - I will concur with UKMan. It's a lot easier to budget here knowing that prices will have a minimal increase. I found it impossible in Argentina, esp since we were living in pesos. As for the rest - everyone spends what they spend, it really is impossible to...

FWIW - I know of several banks in the Miami area that will open accounts for foreigners, even those without a tax ID, My husband opened one at BOA in Wellington long before he got his residency in the US. In fact, in the Miami branch of BOA, they also opened a credit card for him (again...

OMG - that is an awful story. My OB was pretty clear from Day 1 that with twins, a C was the most likely outcome for medical reasons and to prepare myself for that. I can't believe they didn't talk about that with her, much left leaving her to wait.

Not sure what tests they would't perform? Abortion is illegal in Argentina so that's a moot point. Genetic testing is optional and I can't think of why they wouldn't give you a doctors order if you choose to do that - I had to do mine at a specialist anyway. As far as health insurance -...

Congrats on the movie!

Also a huge difference if you're living in BsAs as a retired person or actually working in an office for an Argentine company. Not that one is better than the other but..if you have to commute every day to an office and deal with all the hassles of that, it is just different.

I think in many areas, Argentina has advanced. There is recycling now. Public transportation has improved. The bus lanes are a big move forward from a traffic perspective. The food scene has skyrocketed both in terms of the variety of cuisine available and quality of food in many...

My take FWIW - lived there for 9 years, left last October. Buenos Aires is a fantastic place to visit, not an easy place to live. Why don't you come for a visit to get a sense of the feel of the city now (because it has changed quite a bit since you left) and talk to your potential boss and...

How fluent are you in Spanish? Have you gone to the offices and talked to them? Did you clarify why the increase and verify it wasn't some kind of error (i.e., payment from previous month not received by time bill was issued or accidental double billing, etc)? What was their explanation if...

This article may help: http://www.telam.com.ar/notas/201702/180170-salud-prepaga-jubilados.html

The phrase "you reap what you sow" comes to mind...

The company I had in Argentina also received a visit from migraciones officials to confirm there were no unregistered foreigners working already when we applied for the permission to hire foreigners. Only happened once if I recall, everyone had to show their IDs and answer some questions.

I had the radiant (under the floor) heating in my last apt building. It was nice but yes, there was a leak in the ones above my apt and I woke up one night to my bathroom ceiling collapsing. That was..unnice. The upstairs neighbor had to have their floors torn up to repair it plus pay for the...

Let me cut to the chase for you - you can't open a bank account without being a resident. You will hear vague stories of a friend of a friend that did. Ignore them - it didn't happen. Also, if you are from the US, you may not be able to open a bank account even if you are a resident because...

You can just pay directly at the sede central. You have to bring your ID, a copy of your ID and the form you fill out online and then have to print and bring with you. I think that's it. But the website gives all the steps: http://www.dnrec.jus.gov.ar/InicioTramite/

Do note that I believe they only accept cash for payment. And there is no ATM in sede central so you'll have to walk a few blocks if you don't bring the cash. (Learn from my mistake;)

I'm not in Buenos Aires anymore but I can certainly pass along some info. What type of riding? Jumpers or polo? Polo I am not really in the loop but jumpers I can pass along info. Are you looking to take lessons or ?? Can't think of any women expats I know riding anymore - I do have a dear...

With your precaria, you can do all those things legally. However it's a pain to find companies that wound to deal with the headache of it. Hope it arrives soon

You can do it at a civil registry if you live in Capital. Cost is 550 pesos. http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/tramites/autorizacion-de-viaje-al-exterior You also must have the birth certs with you (or marriage libreta). In case of emergency, there is somewhere at the airport where they can...

I'm still trying to understand why you think your marriage isn't/wouldn't be legally recognized? Unless you happen to be in a same sex marriage which occurred in one country and then you moved to one where it was not legally allowed. I understand can be more difficult. But since that's not an...