What's it like in Argentina these days?

[perry]

Not that bad yet. I've found the general quality of meat to be inferior to what it used to be. You need to seek it out a bit more. I haven't experienced any problems getting anything like meat though.

Foreigners can't buy gas - This is related to Uruguayans and Paraguayans driving over the border to buy cheaper gas. I think most of the time the gas stations just charge them a higher price if they see foreign plates. The gas is subsidized, so it makes sense.

Covid - generally people don't care anymore as Traveler said outside of public transport you don't need to wear a mask for the most part. I don't think I've ever been asked for proof of vaccine here.

I live in San Carlos de Bariloche and here I would say that 90 percent of people from the city do not wear masks . I do notice that the Chilean tourists who come here have masks on permanetely due to their very restrictive policies on covid . Brazilian and other tourists much less . Here in Casinos masks were still required until a few months ago I believe that you have to show proof of vaccination to also enter here . In the city streets very few from Bariloche seems to wear masks but more tourists do especially Chileans !

 

[used2go2arg]

You guys are painting a pretty grim picture, it sounds like these days high quality housing, food, etc is even an issue for people with stacks of 100 USD notes. It wasn't like that a few years ago, but it sounds like in all these Latin America IMF puppet states the debt finally caught up with them... sad. Good luck all.

 

[Traveler]

You guys are painting a pretty grim picture, it sounds like these days high quality housing, food, etc is even an issue for people with stacks of 100 USD notes. It wasn't like that a few years ago, but it sounds like in all these Latin America IMF puppet states the debt finally caught up with them... sad. Good luck all.

I'm not sure where you're living but some US cities like San Francisco, LA, New York, Miami, Philadelphia and many, many others are unaffordable for most people, crime is out of control and the quality of life in general in many of those cities is horrid. While I'd be the first to admit I don't wander the streets in areas of Buenos Aires counting money or flashing a Rolex, there is no doubt in the states you wouldn't do that, either. I could return to the US tomorrow if I wanted (house near Miami) but much prefer life here. The world has changed dramatically these past few decades and in my opinion, not for the better. The old saying "the grass looks greener on the other side" comes to mind. Oh, if you're in one of those cities I cited earlier in this post, wear your mask!

 

[Redpossum]

You guys are painting a pretty grim picture, it sounds like these days high quality housing, food, etc is even an issue for people with stacks of 100 USD notes. It wasn't like that a few years ago, but it sounds like in all these Latin America IMF puppet states the debt finally caught up with them... sad. Good luck all.

I spent some time in Africa in the late 70's, and also briefly passed through Beirut, during a lull in the civil war. Argentina is nowhere near that bad. But, frankly, if you are dismayed by what we have written, then perhaps it is best if you stay at home in the USA. Argentina is not for the faint of heart.

There is no Charmin. Yes, there has always been plenty of asswipe on the shelves, even when we were seeing video from the USA of women fighting over the last package at the Walmart. But it's rough and scratchy and only two-ply. The horror of it! I...just can't write any more. I'm going to go hide under the bed and hug my rainbow unicorn plushie.

 

[HenryNisental]

Arg is a paradise if you have an income of 1500/2000 USD a month. Lets see:
Subway fare: 10 cents
Bus fare: 15 cents
Lunch or diner in a resto: from 4 to 6 USD
Hair cut 2,50/3,00 USD
Visit to a private coctor: 4/5 USD
A kilo of bread: 1,50 USD

 

[Traveler]

Arg is a paradise if you have an income of 1500/2000 USD a month. Lets see:
Subway fare: 10 cents
Bus fare: 15 cents
Lunch or diner in a resto: from 4 to 6 USD
Hair cut 2,50/3,00 USD
Visit to a private coctor: 4/5 USD
A kilo of bread: 1,50 USD

Yes! However in the US, also on a $1,500 income you can sleep under the best interstate bridge in your area and dine on the finest stale bread and bottled water (if you don't get mugged, first).

 

[Johnny]

Arg is a paradise if you have an income of 1500/2000 USD a month. Lets see:
Subway fare: 10 cents
Bus fare: 15 cents
Lunch or diner in a resto: from 4 to 6 USD
Hair cut 2,50/3,00 USD
Visit to a private coctor: 4/5 USD
A kilo of bread: 1,50 USD

Yep, a lot of needless negativity in this thread.

 

[cafeamericano]

Yep, a lot of needless negativity in this thread.

Yep exactly. If you ask an Argentine who is not part of the dollar earning class then Argentina right now is more complicated than usual and Argentines are having to make significant sacrifices in their lifestyle. If you are a foreigner with dollar income in the ranges quoted here, the worst you will likely see (in terms of products etc.) is your favorite imported food no longer being imported (eg there used to be some really good imported cheddar that I can’t find anymore - poor me jajajaja) and maybe certain apartment buildings skimping a bit on upkeep/repair of non essential things (if you can afford a high end building you probably won’t experience this though - dollar earning Argentines can still afford their expensas).

 

[used2go2arg]

Yep exactly. If you ask an Argentine who is not part of the dollar earning class then Argentina right now is more complicated than usual and Argentines are having to make significant sacrifices in their lifestyle. If you are a foreigner with dollar income in the ranges quoted here, the worst you will likely see (in terms of products etc.) is your favorite imported food no longer being imported (eg there used to be some really good imported cheddar that I can’t find anymore - poor me jajajaja) and maybe certain apartment buildings skimping a bit on upkeep/repair of non essential things (if you can afford a high end building you probably won’t experience this though - dollar earning Argentines can still afford their expensas).

Argentine upper class has mostly fled to Miami, Mexico, etc & the few that remain live in "countrys". They looted all the good housing, took it off the market & left you guys with shitty commie block, high density, low budget flats that you call "high end buildings"... lmao...

It's difficult for Argies right now, they used to eat only the highest quality meats, cheeses, etc. Now they live like broke gringos, talking about taking the bus & kilos of bread while going on anti US rants... lmao, gentleman, you've confirmed my suspicions, thank you all & best of luck.

 

[sts7049]

you must be the type to get your news from alex jones.

life here is fine. yeah, there are problems but nothing dramatic.