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Remember that criminal incident? The police officer fired to save a foreigner who was being attacked by a thief... We all found the judge's ruling unjust; the good guy turned into the bad one and received a conviction... Fortunately, justice can still be served...

Private healthcare companies will need to correct their billing once again and apply the appropriate formula. https://www.expatsba.com/threads/private-health-companies-prepagas-the-government-defined-how-to-calculate-the-fee-to-pay-in-may-infobae.3044/

It is still much cheaper than traveling by bus, a ticket to Mar del Plata by bus costs from $ 46.700 to $ 55.00 depending on the company you choose. https://www.centraldepasajes.com.ar/cdp/pasajes-micro/retiro-buenos-aires/mar-del-plata?FIda=04/25/2024&CntPas=1

A good average, with $1500 USD, you could live comfortably if you're single and childless. However, if you have children, a house, a car, and pets, you'd need around $2500 USD.

The entire situation depends on the difference between the Blue (parallel) and Official exchange rates, which currently stands at 33%. I believe that sooner or later, this gap could widen to 100%, resulting in a Blue dollar exceeding $1200.

The cost of my medication has doubled in US dollars since November 10th...!

Somewhat let down; I thought the difference with the Blue rate would be 100%, surpassing the official 800-peso mark!

It represents unexpected profits, similar to a scenario where OPEC increases the price of Gulf Crude Brent or Texas Crude, and a small-scale oil producer in Texas, extracting 25 barrels per day, also raises their prices in response. What alters for the small producer in this situation?

In summary, if you prefer a more "European Lifestyle" at a lower cost, Argentina is a straightforward choice. If you find comfort in Asian cultures, you have various options. Likewise, if you love Caribbean lifestyles, there are choices available. The savings are relatively minimal, around a few...

With the recent changes in the dollar blue exchange rate, I've upgraded my selection of wine when invited to someone's home for dinner. I now opt for a $5 bottle of Rutini, feeling a bit embarrassed about my previous choice of a $1 bottle of Mbape.

Evaluate each item below on a scale of 1 to 10, comparing Buenos Aires to other cities. Personally, I consistently rate Buenos Aires at the top, especially considering my proficiency in Spanish. Give it a shot. I might give Thailand an overall score of 40, placing Argentina above Portugal or...

When the European Union adopted the euro, they faced a similar situation, so many countries rounded prices to 1 euro. For example, anything under 700 pesos equaled One Dollar... LOL!

It's also important to highlight the popularity of medical and dental tourism in Thailand, where individuals seek affordable plastic surgery services. Additionally, there's a noteworthy mention of markets where the purchasing power of the dollar is emphasized.

I maintain a spreadsheet to assess various aspects on a scale from 1 to 10 for comparisons between different cities and Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires consistently ranks at the top in each category (I speak Spanish). Can you provide your perspective on this? (Not necessarily Argentina, but...

Thailand extends beyond just Bangkok, and it's surprising that no one has brought up the topic of entertainment in the country.