Why is everybody complaining?

[on the brink]

Well said, VENTANILLA.

However, I think most expats are not rich. On the contrary, they are people of limited means who moved here expecting to live like well-off people.

See the endless threads about how to get this or that cheaply. And how to enjoy what Buenos Aires offers for free; i.e. free concerts, free or very inexpensive medical care, etc.

 

[pennsylvania]

Well said, VENTANILLA.

However, I think most expats are not rich. On the contrary, they are people of limited means who moved here expecting to live like well-off people.

See the endless threads about how to get this or that cheaply. And how to enjoy what Buenos Aires offers for free; i.e. free concerts, free or very inexpensive medical care, etc.

Right, a lot of people from first world countries leave their countries when they retire since their pensions can go much further abroad. They can live comfortably in a country like Argentina, but they're still on a fixed budget.

 

[deadOA]

Majority of expats are here for reasons indifferent to government, economy, politics, etc.

Complainers are the few obsessed with government, economy, etc. Expecting and demanding first-class living on a $500 budget.

 

[semigoodlookin]

For the record, I don't complain much about living here. I love living here because EVERYTHING I love is here. Having said that, I think anybody has the right to complain if they want, and that those complaints are not invalid just because of where they came from. Also, at no point did I say my budget was $500. It's $600.

It's hard for me to care about anything, let alone economy or government. It's a condition, unfortunately.

 

[deadOA]

Well.
Embellished $500.
Let´s not push it.

And that includes hydro, water, gas, expensas, and the kitchen sink .... wow ... it´s a steal.
I really think you should topple this low IQ government.

 

[semigoodlookin]

I really think you should topple this low IQ government.

Which low IQ government?

 

[deadOA]

... entitled to dislike ...

... every moral right to complain ...

Me too, I´m entitled and have every moral right to complain about you complaining (I had nothing else to do all day).

 

[deadOA]

Above was sarcasm.
Speak for myself, I´m not entitled or have any moral right to anything.
Will call it a day.

 

[ventanilla]

Well said, VENTANILLA.

However, I think most expats are not rich. On the contrary, they are people of limited means who moved here expecting to live like well-off people.

See the endless threads about how to get this or that cheaply. And how to enjoy what Buenos Aires offers for free; i.e. free concerts, free or very inexpensive medical care, etc.

Well compared to the average Argentine they're certainly well off. I guess they just hate the country but like the prices, though there's much cheaper places to live still..

 

[Joglide]

Well said, VENTANILLA.

However, I think most expats are not rich. On the contrary, they are people of limited means who moved here expecting to live like well-off people.

See the endless threads about how to get this or that cheaply. And how to enjoy what Buenos Aires offers for free; i.e. free concerts, free or very inexpensive medical care, etc.

I'm always unsure if people would recommend (expensive) private medical insurance or not: I live a healthy/very healthy lifestyle and have no chronic health issues so have never used local medics except for dentistry, but is the free medical service adequate? I don't mind waiting say a couple of hours in hospital queue but as local people seem to accept waiting an hour even in a bank for basic service I wonder if this would be a severe underestimate? People say the doctors here are very well trained and professional (ie no bribes required!). Any advice? ps not sure if extranjeros qualify for full medical care?