the beaches are better, all imports are available, and its still cheap compared to the USA. Beachfront property is the most expensive, but even in swanky places like Jose Ignacio, a mile out of town there are lots with water and power a block or two from the beach for under $100,000 USD. Pretty much every similarly desirable west coast US town is double that. So, for retirees with income, who like wine, beef, and the ocean, its not an outrageous idea. Go five miles in, and prices go down by half or more. Some of the small towns are actually really nice, reminiscent of France or Italy 20 years ago- San Carlos, or Rocha, for example, are 20 minutes from the beach, have great local bakers, butchers, pasta makers, local olive oil and wine, and are not that expensive, and you can buy a computer or a phone in any of em for much less than in Argentina. For the right person, its pretty nice. Francis Mallman seems to think so.