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I keep getting mixed signals about the cost of living in BA. Some people say that the comparative cost of living is about 20% lower then in the US, others say 50%, of course it depends on where you live in the US. Some say you can live very well on $20,000 US. I was in BA in 2005 and I got a...

I plan to visit BA in October and stay at least 6 month. If I like it BA I may make it permanent. I am over 65 and have medicare in the US. I will use medicare for any catastrophic ailment and return to the US. What is the usual charge for doctor office visits?

Hola a todos. I will be traveling to B.A in june and staying for about 6 months. I'v been trying to find the cheapest way to fly. I find that a round trip ticket is cheaper than a one way ticket, yet there is no airline that will issue a round trip ticket for more then 3 months. It appears...

It would be very helpful is members would specify if their entries were US dollars or Argentine pesos. $1000 or $1000? Some members will say US$.00 others will not, sometimes they will mix their entries, it can be very confusing. Carl

Thanks for the input. I will be moving to Buenos Aires in July. I am 65 years of age and have Medicare in the US. I do have some preexisting conditions so I think it would be difficult to get insurance in Argentina. I will keep my Medicare for catistrophic illnesses. I guess I will have to pay...

What would be the cost of living in Mar Del Plata as opposed to Buenos Aires. I stayed in a hotel last year in MDP for $36 pesos a night and I got a hair cut for $10 pesos. I saw that apartments sell from US$35, 000 to US$55,000. I think one can live quite comfortably in MDP on the cheap. Any...

I am 65 years of age, I read someplace that it is impossible to get insurance in Argentina at my age. I have Medicare in the US, I guess I should continue paying, I might have to return to the US if I get sick. Anybody have any comments or suggestions regarding this matter. Carl.

Would I have any problem having perscription medications mailed from the U.S to Argentina?

How are the beaches in Mar Del Plata? I know that a lots of Argentines spend their vacation there.

Hola Todos. I will be completing 2 years of Spanish language classes in the US soon and I plan to continue my studies in Buenos Aires in July. I understand that Argentines speak a dialect called Platense. Will I be taught the Argentine dialect or formal spanish? The last time I was in BA in...

This thread has been extreamly informative. I plan to visit Bs. As for about three months and would like to avoid the pitfalls of winding up in an apartment from hell. First, what is a PH? Are there any agencies that can look after my interest? I think the last question was reather naive, strike...

Childish argument.

Hola. I will be moving to Bs As. in June for about 6 months. I am on a number of medications and will need them to be sent from the U.S. Has anyone had any experience with meds being sent to Argentina? Any problem seen? Carlos

Hola Gente. I will be completing my 2nd year of Spanish language classes in June. I am planning to visit South America for 6 months using Buenos Aires as my base. I also would like to rent an apartment their in Bs As and absorb the language and the culture, I have visited Argentina twice. I...

Greetings I'v made inquires to apatment agents for short term apartments and they want a deposit sent to them through Westen Union. I have read on Craigslist that this is a NO NO, this is an invatation for a scam. Does any on have a comment or a suggestion? Saludos

Hola Gente. Very soon I will be traveling to Argentina and plan to stay in Buenos Aires for a month or two. I know the Bs As is known for the Tango but my passion is for Los Flamencos. I saw a great show in Bs As when I was there last year. Are there any afectionados out there? Can anyone...

Hi Everybody. Maybe you can clear up this question. Argentinos say they speak Castillano, not Spanish. Duh! I know they don't speak the spanish I speak. I'm from the US and learned Mexican Spanish. In Buenos Aires I asked a waiter for a tenador (fork) he replied "que?". I said tenador, he had...

Hi. I'm a US citizen of Mexican ancestory and show my indian heritage. I've been to Buenos Aires twice and never have felt discriminated against. I was looking a a photo I took in Florida street and the faces look just like mine. Argentines fancy themselve as being European and don't...

Hi Everybody. My name is Carl Or Carlos if you Prefer, everybody else does. I planing to move to BA in june after I complete my two years of Spanish language classes. I have been to BA twice in the last 3 year and have become intrigued with the city. I am retired and have a lots of energy and...