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    China overlooks Milei’s rhetoric, hands Argentina US$5 billion lifeline

    Does anyone know if this is true or fake news? About China rejecting Argentina soybeans? I didn't see it in the news.
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    Real estate sales are heating up: price increases of up to 20% are expected before the end of the year

    There are a lot of different type of people on this board. Seems like both sides exaggerate a little. Those expats and locals that are frustrated with inflation tend to exaggerate and say prices are up 8X and then you have other expats that moved here like @StatusNomadicus that claim no...
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    Why Amazon.com is struggling to crack Argentina

    I also order ok. Things take 3-4 weeks. They have deals sometimes where if your order is over $100 it may come with free shipping. But it's not free because you must pay "import fees". Not all items are included for free shipping offer. If they don't qualify for free shipping then you pay...
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    Rental price increase after rental ends. What is a fair price for rent to go up?

    Here everyone adjusts the rentals up with inflation. It depends what area you are in. There is more demand in popular parts of Palermo Hollywood or Soho. Also the area near Alto Palermo is very in demand. Many fellow Russians love that area. If you are paying in advance you should get some...
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    Need help flying my big dog to NYC!

    My friend put her dog under once and the dog die! Never do that! Terrible not better options.
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    Black people in Argentina

    Yes I learn Spanish before I come to BA. But it was different. They didn't pronounce the ll the same. It take me time but sometimes they very rude. My Spanish is ok but sometimes they very rude here. It not black or white issue. We travel to other smaller cities and people much nicer. We go...
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    Best steak sandwich in the world - La Rambla (Recoleta)

    That is too expensive! $30 sandwich?!
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    Legal Any risk to constantly overstaying on tourist visa? How many times can you do border runs in Argentina?

    Unfortunately they can deny you at the airport even if you don't overstay. I have 2 friends that did not allow entry at EZE. They were 8 months pregnant and came for birth. They had to go back...
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    @LyellLanatone what is you favorite comics por peso place? Is there good one in BA? What name?
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    Paying for real estate in Buenos Aires with Bitcoin or crypto?

    Almost all seller in BA want cash money. We buy a small flat and all the one we see all owner only accept cash. All our Russian friend who buy here also ran into cash. You can send usdt into Argentina but same thing. You send to Cueva and they give you cash to pay the seller. We could not find...
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    Looking to move to Argentina in the next 5 years, need some advice...

    Very good list. Basically the same thing you spend in your home country make sure you take into account here. I have many friends from Russia that spend a lot of money there on things but they pretend they won't do same thing in Argentina. I have friend that smoke a lot and they did not add to...
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    Is buying a property and listing a fake price normal in Buenos Aires?

    This also my experience. Just remember that some notaries that handle the closing want to see how you bring in cash. Some don't care how you bring it in and say you're problem but one notary I talked to said she needs declaration form signed that cash was brought legally so she doesn't have...
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    Paying for real estate in Buenos Aires with Bitcoin or crypto?

    This is what I see too. People only want cash when buying apartment here. So far no one I talk to want crypto-currency. All realtors we spoke to said no client owner accept bitcoin.
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    Economy Javier Milei's Economic Reforms Are Already Paying Off in Argentina - Reason

    The problem is they need to change tax laws. My friend start business and she tells me that there are too many taxes. She wants to do everything legal and in white but she said there are many taxes. Now she understands why so many companies are in black under table.
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    Anyone used Care There in Buenos Aires? Concierge medical care

    They have a WhatsApp link on their website. I asked them for their fees and this is what they responded. Their prices seem reasonable and very convenient to get prescriptions and tests. Regarding costs, the teleconsultation is priced at $30 USD, while the home visit consultation is $40 USD. For...
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