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  1. Rich One

    I am traumatized every time I go to the supermarket

    Hi @Ries can you help me how to find Ferias in Recoleta in a map. It's tedious to go through each day where numerous Ferias are operating . Tks I have been to the Feria next to the Facultad de Ingeniería on Las Heras and Larrea, the prices where sort of average.
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    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    Certainly Vietnam has a potential as a site to consider to move to . However the major savings would only be perhaps US$300 dollars/month in apt. rental, since food for a retired single person is not a major item. Does that saving compensate for the change in culture, language, continent, etc...
  3. Rich One

    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, May 12 VELVET Café/Resto in Palermo

    I'll be there early! Will miss you.
  4. Rich One

    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    Dr. Ahorro Pharmacy closed 33 outlets, was my favorite pharmacy for generics. We witness how businesses close and people lose their jobs, more Uber drivers in the market. Meanwhile Shein and Temu online sales flourish. My favorite parrilla (BA Grill) may go out of business, my waiter mentioned...
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    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    History tends to repeat itself. Menem, for the Benefit of Argentinians kept the dollar flat for almost ten years. Many benefited with this Strong Peso 1:1 /(Peso/dollar) . The famous "Deme dos" story Eventually the government couldn't sustain that exchange rate, so one day the exchange ratio...
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    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    The satisfaction level for most expats depends on the market value of the Blue dollar- The predicted value of the dollar, for year end 2026, is $1676 pesos. Could someone mention the applications used to detect AI created texts, it has been mentioned that some presentations were supposedly...
  7. Rich One

    Feliz Cinco De Mayo Y Dia De Independencia!

    A famous Brazilian Politician said (with tongue in cheek) "Argentina is, and will always be, the country with the highest Potential"
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    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, April 28 VELVET Café/Resto in Palermo

    Sorry last minute emergency can't make it.
  9. Rich One

    Western Union money transfer

    Occasionally a user of WU reports not being charged fees, no one has yet found out why?
  10. Rich One

    US passport renewal hassle

    RENEWAL OF US PASSPORT/not lost or stolen I did the renewal in DEC/JAN 2026 no problem following the instruction listed in the link below. No appt. necessary once you have the docs ready submit in person at the Embassy street window 1 , no line. Calculate 4 to 5 weeks to get new passport If a...
  11. Rich One

    Peter Thiel, the founder of Palantir, strengthens ties with Milei

    A local view on Thiel's visit to Argentina R&R or investment possibilities.? https://www.infobae.com/economia/2026/04/22/peter-thiel-en-argentina-que-vino-a-hacer-al-pais-y-las-inversiones-que-analiza-el-magnate-tech-libertario-de-los-usd-30000-millones/
  12. Rich One

    Whats the cost to move into an apartment these days? Rent 650,000

    The option of 2 year rental unfurnished is most times not available for expats without residence and mortgage insurance under Notary Public
  13. Rich One

    US passport renewal hassle

    Hi sent you a PM to try and help you out.
  14. Rich One

    Cheap Housing in Argentina

    Must consider Entre Rios and Corrientes. I like river edge cities along the Parana. or Uruguay rivers
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    Whats the cost to move into an apartment these days? Rent 650,000

    Check the site Zonaprop.com rentals/ "solo duenos" section (owners). https://www.zonaprop.com.ar/inmuebles-alquiler.html Many real estate agents require 3 months up front on short term rentals. Monte Grande is another Universe
  16. Rich One

    Milei is struggling with the economy and losing popularity

    Will Milei be re-elected or perhaps Karina?
  17. Rich One

    Where to ski, Tierra del Fuego or high Andes resorts?

    Check Las Leñas resort in the Anders near San Rafael? Otherwise I recommend Valle Nevado in Chile https://www.adventure-life.com/patagonia/articles/ski-resorts-in-chile-argentina#:~:text=Is%20it%20better%20to%20ski,stunning%20scenery%20and%20unique%20terrain.
  18. Rich One

    Print edition of international newspapers

    Some hotels provide a daily printed summary sheet of the WSJ or other majors.
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