Rising Prices And Other Things: Time To Leave Bsars

[dspt]

I was considering buying a Vitamix blender ie the queen of blenders here in Argentina.

I dont know whether to laugh or cry when I look at amazon US reviews for the blender. MOST of the reviews show some sort of hesitation and it seems many spend weeks or months weighing it up 'ooh $500 thats so much to pay!!! (for a pro blender that will last 20+ years and save thousands on coffee shop smoothie costs etc and encourage a healthier lifestyle). These people on average earn $40 - 50 000 a year. The average arg wage is at least a third of that and those living in Argentina would have to pay 3 TIMES MORE for the same blender. The price/value difference is the same with digital cameras and so many other consumer goods. It really does give weight to the phrase - '1st world problems'

Yes, this exactly. On my last visit I was watching a friend of mine as he was surfing mercadolibre to buy a laptop for his brother. The prices on there are pretty shocking. Even at the blue rate, $2000 USD for the most basic of mac laptops or a crappy used pc. Granted his family seems rather well-off, but he didn't seem fazed by the prices at all.

 

[mariano-BCN]

do I or others need to hold personal responsible for coming or going? Sorry, that's only my business.
And I don't need to waste my time in a place which is also my place but it's a every day struggle to live there. You only live once and 'cause I work online I may work anywhere. In the Netherlands, or in cheapy and sunny and easy going Spain or Portugal or Thailand.
Oh yes, I may come once in a year to visit family and friends and enjoy a short time in BsArs but I'll be happy overtime I head back to Ezeiza.

 

[andesmandes]

do I or others need to hold personal responsible for coming or going? Sorry, that's only my business.

Life is too short. You made the right decision to move away if you are happier in Amsterdam.

 

[Matiasba]

Populism loves so much the Poor, that multiplies them... Gloria Alvarez sic B)

Please, could you post here some data of that? I dont care is IMF, World Bank, certainly not populists. Please.

 

[Rich One]

Please, could you post here some data of that? I dont care is IMF, World Bank, certainly not populists. Please.

I Mentioned a quote by Gloria Alvarez in one of her videos in Youtube. it's the Closing Statement . Please WATCH the Video...! Six minutes of Excellency. Sounds familiar ?? Only a Fiction...!

Populismo Vs. Republica

https://www.youtube....h?v=MZYEFNMdxG4

How can someone so young be So Brilliant....!!! She will sure have a promising carreer ​

 

[camberiu]

Looting Sweeps Venezuela as Hunger Takes Over

Venezuelans currently earn the lowest incomes on the continent, with a minimum wage of US$10.87 per month, based on the unofficial exchange rate.

 

[Patagone]

Looting Sweeps Venezuela as Hunger Takes Over

Venezuelans currently earn the lowest incomes on the continent, with a minimum wage of US$10.87 per month, based on the unofficial exchange rate.

Also check:
http://panampost.com/fergus-hodgson/2015/08/04/venezuelan-inflation-soars-to-800/

Hmm, sounds familiar doesn't it?
I travelled 3 months in Venezuela in 2010, it was the largest garbage dump (literally) I have ever been in. Back then the official just changed from 2.15 to 4.3 bolivar/USD (depending on the item) and the black was about 7.7. That escalated quickly.

Anyway, I am Dutch as well and have been here for nearly 5 years. Not in BsAs, but in Northern Patagonia, which is wonderful. I am watching the fan closely in case the mierda hits it, but for now am enjoying the wonderful nature, rather friendly people and relative low prices for what I need. Else it is a 2 hour drive to Chile..