Living in Argentina and the Cost of Living: Is 1000 USD Enough?
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
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I survive for under $800 a month. I usually post cost of living videos showing the food and adventures.
I am moving to Buenos Aires next month with only a backpack. I love how in BA you have so many nice apartments fully equipped and ready to live.
I hope you enjoy the city! Buenos Aires is beautiful.
Me too bro! I’ll be there first week of may! From San Diego ☀️ 🤙🏽
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Thank you for the kind words and the support! I hope to visit Ireland some day! 😄
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Hi Christ! I've been uploading every week, sometimes maybe even 2 times per week, so be on the look out for the videos! 😄
Very clear, to the point and informative. Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😄
$1100 in BA….I wonder how much Mendoza would be for the same lifestyle ?
Hi again, Sabrina!
Thanks for the detailed breakdown. Compared to Chicago, the biggest differences seem to be in health insurance, rent, and Uber. Considering that the average Uber ride is $2, how much would people leave as a tip? Here in the US, the standard practice in restaurants and Uber seems to be 20% tip...but now I think some people are expecting 25-30%.
As always, awesome video. Keep up the great work!
Hello hello! So tipping culture is not the same in Buenos Aires as it is in other countries, leaving tips for Ubers is completely optional honestly, the app gives you some suggestions but it's not a big percentage. When it comes to restaurants, the suggestion for tips is 10%.
Also, is your name Parnell? I just want to make sure because sometimes usernames are not the same as names, but I want to say thank you for all your support always! Every time I see a notification that you left a comment on my videos it makes my day because I feel like people can actually enjoy the videos and get something useful out of them. So thank you for always being there!
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Hey Sabrina,
Thanks for the video!
I was thinking recently about what the alternative music/trendy scene was like. I heard that Buenos Aires was a creative spot these days. Just curious what it is like and would love to see a video about it if that was ever your thing lol
Hey there!
Buenos Aires has a great creative scene in general, with a lot of independent theater plays and art expos, but I actually am not very involved in the alternative music scene here because I've been pretty focused on training and work, but I used to really like going to events like that in my hometown, so I will investigate a little bit!
@@sabrinahuyke Loving the videos!
Well even we, argentinians, cants explain taxes to ourselves xD
Buenos Aires (capital) is expensive, perhaps the most expensive part of argentina excluding Patagonia cities such as Bariloche/ Villa La Angostura and so.
My capital friends told me their cost of living there is around 1.7k/2.k. depending en som many factors
BUT... There is other places just as great as BA for long term living, for example Córdoba (Not the capital, but the mountain towns like Calamuchita), Mendoza, Salta... And the cost of living there is definitely under 1k.
I live in Buenos Aires (province) i do not recommend it... But our expenses here are around 0.7k living "well"
Anyways... Argentina´s economy is starting to stabilize, and now the change Peso/Dolar is not as good as it was before, and it is getting expensive in USD now.
You people with US salaries can still. live very well here, but not as cheap as before.
Inflation is going down, from 30% /month in December to 7% in April, and probably 4% in May (its still CRAZY HIGH i know). Just be careful about being scammed with rents and even food, which some dudes can still be charging for them as if inflation is growing instead of shrinking
Overall... Buenos Aires City is quite safe but somehow annoying when there are this so called "marchas" ( like protesters) stopping the transit for hours or even the hole day.
Then... About security, those mountain small towns of Cordoba are very safe (and very beauteful), south is safe too.
The worst in security right now are Provincia de Buenos Aires (all of it) and Rosario ( Narco problem)
you are realistic and very level headed with full of common sense.
Immy
Thank you for the support! It means a lot. I do try to be reasonable. 😄
thanks
Do people get visas or just do border runs ? Thx
Luckily, I've been super healthy all my life and medical care/insurance is an afterthought. he he
Jesus. That's exactly the amount I calculate yesterday for my own expenses. Great👍
I am moving Buenos Aires on June with family of 3 so kindly suggest us which area and how much rent will be for 2 bed apartment for long stay means 2 years
Hey there! I am not exactly sure, but I have this video where I discuss different neighborhoods. You will have to investigate a bit further for prices, tho! czcams.com/video/jj6GKPHN_sc/video.htmlsi=1btKYH898Bwqq2Pc
Hi Sabrina,
I appreciate your updates on Argentina!
I'm currently searching for a one-bedroom apartment or studio for an extended stay. Could you suggest a reliable website or provide insights to ease the rental process?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Best, fonzy
Hello Fonzy! I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
So websites for rentals are Argenprop, Zonaprop, enbuenosaires.com and even mercado libre, but as for whether they are reliable postings or not it always depends! Honestly just last night there was a huge change by the government in the rentals regulations, so I myself am not sure how the process will be moving forward! I will most likely make a video update as soon as I have more info. :)
hi saab! your response is much appreciated. @@sabrinahuyke
Is social security taxed ? Thx
Hey Sabrina, first I want to think you for your videos. I have been watching but I finally subscribed. I am a retired man living in the US. I will visit Argentina in September. Could I get some tips on where to stay and who to contact in case I decide to move permanently to Argentina? Would appreciate your feedback.
Thnx
Hello James! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos 😄
I do have another video on my channel where I talk about neighborhoods to stay in if you are staying in Buenos Aires, you might want to give that a watch!
If you wanted to speak to me directly to clarify the doubts that you have about moving to Argentina for general info and you felt like also supporting my channel, I do have a link where you can purchase a spot for a 1on1 call with me ko-fi.com/s/dbfe3a4820
If you do book a call, feel free to also shoot me an email with specific questions so I can come prepared!
I love your commentary and now convinced to have presence in Buenos Aries coming from Silicon Valley California. Would love to hook up with you on my house hunting trip to your city. Immy Hussain
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Hi Sabrina! Great video as per usual! Would you mind sharing the private health insurance companies you recommend? Stay awesome!
Hey Fernando! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I have personally worked with Medife and OSDE. OSDE is a bit more on the expensive side generally speaking but it has great benefits, and I changed from Medife because when I compared the costs it wasn't a HUGE difference in price. Other good ones are Swiss Medical and Galeno I believe.
@@sabrinahuyke Thank you so much!
what insurance company do you use? just moved to Argentina and I'm looking for a good one.
I use OSDE which is one of the best ones in the country supposedly, but you also have Medife which can be decent, Swiss Medical and I am not sure about others. The most important thing you can do is ask what clinics and hospitals they include in their plans, cause some are better than others.
@@sabrinahuyke Thank you so much for your reply. My wife and I just moved to Argentina 3 weeks ago. We found your channel a while back and it has been so helpful. You make great content and I hope you see a lot of growth on your channel this year. As they like to say down here, Buena Suerte.
Will you be doing any videos on living as a foreigner under the new Milei government. I hope so.
I’m personally not looking for political opinions, but just how life has changed for expatriates.
Hello hello! Yes, I am planning on making a video on this topic, maybe not necessarily related to life as a foreigner after this government, but I think I will touch on that a little!
It is necessary to clarify that the average salary of an Argentine is 350 dollars
This is true, most of what I am describing here is extremely difficult for people who are working an average job here in Argentina. I hope that is more than clear enough from my other disclaimers in other videos!
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@@sabrinahuyke you need to actualize your expectations . since you publish the video we had al least 300% inflation and the dollar is lower one dollar 980 pesos
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Physical Therapy!
I wonder how the new government might affect the cost of living. How are you coping with the devaluation of the peso? I wonder the effect on the blue dollar rate. I hope things get better for you, although you seem to be doing well at the moment. I suppose everyone is wondering what will happen next. I really love your videos. I would really like trying to retire over there once the dust settles. Keep up the good work!
Hello Dale, thank you for the support! It really means the world that you took the time to leave a comment saying that you enjoy the videos, it encourages me to keep making them! As for how I'm coping, I've been lucky enough to have a job that kind of keeps up with the cost of living even though I am starting to see the effects of everything more and more. But I know I am still very fortunate! I am also very curious to see how everything moves forward.
Right now 4 21 2024 you barely survive with 1000 dollars
That's true. It can depend a lot on the type of lifestyle that people would like to have, but 1000usd can be a bit restrictive for a single young adult.
Why do these people come? out of my country