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It's been awhile since this has been discussed based on my search I personally have no health issues, no meds, etc I have Geoblue but that doesn't cover me after 70 days. I have healthcare in USA through my former employer and I'm a part of the Italian network as well w dual citizenship, so...

My dentist was done in 5 minutes, 10 tops today. Only scaled a few of the lower teeth. I floss brush blah blah blah very regularly and take good care of my teeth, he said everything looked good. Is it normal to be that quick? 100,000 pesos lesson learned either way. Thanks.

Hi expat friends, I am heading back to the US for a week in the next month or so, I want to bring some friends and family a bottle that they can't find in Total Wine. None of them are big wine drinkers, so I don't need anything too fancy, and I don't want to spend $100 a bottle, because I'm...

Hey expat friends, Summer is around the corner, it's a bit odd for me now living so close to the ocean, and not knowing where I'm going to swim. I know Buenos Aires proper, isn't the best, so where do you like to travel besides La Plata, any other really good beach towns, that are swimmable...

Hi Expat friends, I had my 4th precaria renewal this week. They only gave me 30 days again, I have some 2-3 week international travel planned and it's gonna effect even with the 10 day renewal window. They said I could come two days before the trip with my flight info and everything should be...

Some people told me it's true in CABA, I'm in Monte Grande and have traveled now to 5 or 6 provinces, it's been the complete opposite. True in CABA? If so any good spots? Before moving here the only time I ever paid cash was at crowded bars and tipping people. It would be nice to rack up points...

Looks like the last topic on this was a few years ago, so let's do a 2026 version. I ordered a few books off eBay from Italy, not too expensive, and I fully realized they may never come here, but has anybody been successful in getting mail or books from another country? Should I go to the...

Hi expat friends, My lawyers tried to renew my precaria online last month, it still says it is under review. So it has been under review for over a month. They called me today and said I will likely have to go in person to renew it. Anyone else had experience at this? It's a bit...

A little less important than my other post today, home chronic coffee drinkers, which whole Bean do you like? I French pressed my coffee so can't do the molido. Everything I've been buying in my town, is okay, but looking for a bit better. I like it opaque like super opaque. Strong, full body...

Hi all, In the process still for rentista. I sent recent bank statements and my lawyer told me at this time not to do them via western Union debit card, and to do direct bank to bank transfers. Did anyone else run into this problem? Thanks as always to anyone who replies.

Ok this may be a silly one but I checked the old threads before posting and didn't see anything. I'm in Monte Grande. In local stores the only garlic and pepper they sell are in the little plastic bags that kids sold weed in back in highschool when it was illegal. Salt is no problem. Went to...

I'm gonna buy some eye drops, possibly a guitar amp, definitely a microphone (I'm into music), girlfriend wants some candy I've never heard of. All my electronics are up to date so no new lap tops etc. Anything you like to buy or find very difficult to get here? Thanks!

High forum friends, I know this topic has come up before, but it looks like the information has changed so I want to do a 2026 version here. I have transferred Western Union to myself a few times since I've been here, to pick up in effectivo. I now have an account with Galicia, and I was...

Hi friends, First thanks as always to everyone who helps here. I backed out of an apartment deal today. The landlord/immobiliara wrote in the contract that I would have to go to Canning once a month to pay the rent from Monte Grande. 8 kilómetros. I know things are different here but that was...

Hi, I sent myself 2,000,000 pesos. Western Union just told me they can give me the money but I have to wait an hour for verification. Is that normal? Using US passport for ID. What's the trigger point to have that? I've used Western Union a handful of times. This is a first. Thanks.

Hi friends, I am hopefully moving into a new apartment this month, if the landlord isn't covering utilities (waiting on contract info) how long does it take to get things up and running? Can I do it without a DNI? If not my girlfriend can use hers... I think. Aside from not having furniture...

Hi friends, I know this topic has been on here before, but it seems like it's an ever-changing subject so I wanted to ask now that I am here full time. What's everyone's strategy with day-to-day spending? How do you pay your rent? How often do you use an ATM as opposed to Western Union? How...

Hi friends, I spoke with my lawyer today, I have received my precaria. I have to go back to the United States in June for work, the lawyers told me that if I leave various times, the process gets delayed. What's everyone's experience been with that? I was planning on traveling out of Argentina...

Hi friends, I have arrived in Argentina, no DNI yet, working on getting out of the Airbnb bubble. Seems a lot of places I have spoke to require almost triple the rent to move in after all is said and done, the fees don't bother me, I just want to know if this is standard practice. Thank you.

Hi friends, I am looking at the paperwork from my lawyer, it says I'll need proof of a home address in Argentina. Other than Airbnb, I don't have anything I could think of to use as an address, I need a dni to sign a rental contract, I need a dni for utilities, but I can't get the DNI until I...