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I never said I rent out my property. I live here fulltime.Shopping is cheap? Well, I disagree personally. What would you want to buy here other than food? Everything else that is made here is of poor quality and the prices for what you get are not cheap. Even imported items like washing...

The U.S. is already in a recession. Thing is...the Americans coming here probably already have savings or whatever anyway. Regardless, there is no reason to come here anymore...its like Prague in 1990...well the "Prague of BA" was 2003-2005. Its over and people are fed up and have discovered...

YogaGirl-Your link doesn't work....

Sergio-Sorry I thought it was 12%. Guess I wasn't paying attention since everything seems to go up its hard to keep track. Remember that bag of cat litter than I was complaining about? From 1.90 to 6.50 since 2003? Well its now 7.50!! So basically a housekeeper has to work one hour to pay...

Nikad-Where did you hear that medical is going up 24%? Usually in the past it has normally been 10% or so beginning in January. Was this in the media?

Yes Sergio-Many Argentines tell me that prices are higher now and that quality is lower. I guess there was a time when you could get decent paper towels here. Now you have to use a whole roll just to clean up one mess.I am going to the U.S. in two weeks for vacation. While checking online and...

Fishface-When/If that happens, I for one, do not see the need to stay here. Many others may feel the same. Can you imagine paying 6 pesos/6 dollars for a cup of pathetic Argentine coffee? You can't even get away from lunch without spending 50 pesos. The other day I was at Peck on Quintana...

First of all....AuntieApple: As usual, LOVE your stories. You sound alot like me. BTW, welcome back.I am sure TatanBS will weigh in on this as she/he likes to contradict me....but two short stories: 1. Awhile back, a friend of mine (American) went into a art gallery and inquired about the...

The BEST tip....don't bother coming.

Yes it is common practice because this way, once you pay and then you don't like the apartment, its too noisy or the photos are misleading (which they often are) its too late and they have your money. Believe me, once they have it, you won't get it back. Thats they Argentine way.I live here...

WynnsWoods-While personally agreeing with most of your comments, you must realize that you are trying to use logic while discussing the topic with TatanBS. Logic does not come into play here as I have attempted to use it with her on more than one occasion, as have others, and what you are...

Crystal clear Ernie and thanks for your information! I do not like paying ANY increases as most here seem to be unjustified or prices spiral out of control overnight on most things. I will agree that ABL is currently low and perhaps there should be an increase. The city is doing alot to...

Wait a minute....you can order books on Amazon and have them delivered at home? I was told by Argentines (of course) that they would have to go through customs, etc and that it just wasn't worth it. So you just order online and have an international delivery and put your local Argentine...

For those of you who own property in Capital Federal and you are not already informed....El Gobierno de la Ciudad Buenos Aires will be increasing the ABL bills between 50-230%. I do not when this goes into affect and I understand that the Federal Government is opposed to it but if you have been...

While I hardly enjoy defending Granada, the fact is, Tatan Dearest, is that he is simply quoting facts....not making them up. Why do you even log on here which is for expats and then ridicule them for quoting or saying ANYTHING that you perceive as being negative against Argentina? You are...

My how things have changed! I knew it was worse than four years ago when I transferred money from the U.S. to a broker here to buy my apartment. My bank in the U.S. never asked why, the broker here (very well reputed) only took 1% (and it was ALOT more than 19K) and the Central Bank and/or...

Auntie-Although written a bit harshly, as usual you are right. Tatan is a first class Argentine b****h who only logs on here to complain about foreigners. I would love to meet you. I bet you are a real piece of work.Elpanada- Fortunately you dissapeared for awhile and I thought we were rid...

Auntie and whoever:Yes Auntie you are correct. I do not feel the need to advertise my sexuality because to me, it is just one part of me. As far as I am concerned, I do not care what people think and can draw their own conclusions. If someone doesn't like me, solely based on that fact, then...

Auntie-You are right actually.

Dear Tatan-Not that it matters...but I am not the least bit insecure. Your other email said I was arrogant and this one said I am insecure. Which is it? Quite the opposite. As far as being jealous of Argentine women.....why would I be jealous? After living here for over four years, I do not...