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We've been in that head space for about a year now and it really is a mental leap more than anything else. Our decision to move is based largely on economic factors: We want to start a family and want to be able to provide them with a basic level of security. My husband and I both have "good...

I was told it comes into effect on all purchases made on and after the 1st of September...so I guess it will all be added onto credit card bills at the end of this month

I went to dinner with a group of Argentines last night and during a discussion about the current situation there was a complacency and a kind of chronic naivety that, even after 10 years living here, I still fail to understand. Many people think that the current situation is just "part of a...

I think given the circumstances, the black market is your only option. If you travel (plane ticket, reservations, etc), the AFIP will grant you no more than US$100 allowance per day. If you do not travel, (apparently, the airline/travel agency has to provide this info now) the AFIP can request...

I've noticed another big hike in our food costs over the past month too. Our diet is largely veggie-based and just eating-in, we're now paying around 2,000 pesos per month (for two people)...and that's for pretty basic stuff (olive oil, tinned tomatoes, flour, pulses, veggies, etc). My cat food...

It doesn't make much sense...but that's just the way it is. Even if you find it online (zonaprop, etc), it has been uploaded there by a real-estate agent, who will then show you around the property, introduce you to the owner (if you pay the owner directly), etc. The "fee" for this is x2 months...

First of all, I wouldn't recommend that you get anything sent over. You'll have to pay exorbitant tax on the value of the items (including postage) and if you're really unlucky, they'll get held up in Eze or go missing altogether! Like most things here, toys are extortionate, both imported stuff...

I went to three universities: undergraduate degree in London, undergraduate program in San Andres and a post-grad at UBA (Puan) For me, the University of London was by far superior. I got a great level of education, had excellent, dedicated professors and was able to get my degree in a timely...

You're no longer allowed to withdraw foreign currency (including reales) from an Argentine peso account abroad. Your only option is to go to AFIP before your trip with you plane ticket, accomodation info, etc and ask for permission(I think you can only do this now 24/48 hours before you leave)

Nope! Not at all! If you are a union protected worker or work for an international corp, salaries have kept up someeeewhat. However, if you aren't, then raises haven't even come close. I've been getting a more or less annual payrise of 10% since 2009 (except for one year when we got 0!) and even...

I think that even if you don't have children, most expats can appreciate the joy in finding something familiar here: peanut butter, goldfish, whatever...a tiny taste of home now and again is a welcome find. Buenos Aires isn't renowned for its vast culinary options in the supermarket and as far...

I think that coming here as a tourist now is probably a lot better than in 2001, when Argentines were preparing for an economic crash, not really going out at all, etc. It's really not as bad as that at the moment but is just starting up again so if you are going to visit, I wouldn't wait around...

this question is nigh on impossible to answer as there really doesn't seem to be any coherence whatsoever as far as how aduanas operates...Sometimes it comes through without any problems (or with minimal problems). Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it doesn't even get here. I'd say that with a...

Yeah, the NGO sector is notoriously difficult to break into here, especially if you're looking for paid work. You might want to try idealistas.org - which is where most NGOs here publish their voluntary and (some) paid positions. The more senior positions are likely be published in international...

If there is a decent amount, the Centro de Donaciones Don Orione will also do pick-ups. If not, you can bring them to the Red Cross, which is nearby in Colegiales (Cordoba 6434)...It's the Villa Crespo branch, but its not actually in V Crespo! Alternatively, I think Un techo para mi pais, is...

Colegiales and Chacarita are quieter and have a more neighbourhood vibe than other parts of the city...but they're a short walk away from Belgrano and Palermo Hollywood.

To be perfectly honest, Argentine rental prices for locals (especially if you are about to begin a new rental contract now) aren't much cheaper than that and you have to sign a 2 year contract. Tourist rentals are usually much higher because most tourists don't have a "garantia" but that gap has...

In theory, there is a lot of kioscos, etc that will recharge your card. However, yes, a lot of them have "sistema" problems or "credito" problems or whatever... During the strike, I charged mine at the Lacroze train station (I'm sure there are other large places like that which are probably more...

If you're eating a lot of things like fish and grains/pulses, you might want to check out barrio chino. The quality is a lot better than a supermarket in those areas and it should be cheaper...

I think its still going to be difficult to go the traditional route without a guarantee but you should definitely be able to negotiate with short-term rental owners, especially if you pay in dollars! I'd have a look at apartments being rented by owners directly (soloduenos.com.ar - maybe...