currency exchange

Our cruise ship will dock at Terminal de Cruceros Benito Quinquela Martín in two weeks on a Sunday. Are there any currency exchange offices (cambios) in that vicinity, or should we take an Uber to Florida Street? Thank you.

Soon, I'm going to start a good paying job working remotely with US clients. I just moved to Argentina, although I'm technically just here on a tourist Visa. What do I need to know to navigate the issues of visas, money transfers, and taxes? Is anyone else in a similar position and willing to...

Lots of words in this analysis https://someunpleasant.substack.com/p/lets-go-liberty

Hi Everyone, I live in the UK and I'm travelling to Buenos Aires soon, and after that I plan on doing a lot of travelling around Latin America for a while. Maybe for as long as a year. I was just wondering what people recommend as the best thing to do in regards to money. Is the best thing to...

I'm a retired U.S. citizen with permanent resident status in Argentina. Earlier this year I sold my house in the U.S. and moved permanently back to Argentina, where I recently purchased another house. This proved to be far more difficult than expected, even though I'd researched things for...

Just came across this report- How much of this is true? Looks quite worrisome. :( "I was just here, it is true they work for visa bank cards that a foreign. But f*ck my life that was the most expensive place I've ever travelled. They have somehow priced inflation like 6 months ahead, even...

Dear expat community, Thanks for being here. I have been reading your posts to learn about living in Argentina. My situation is this: Argentine-born but living abroad since a teenager. Never worked or paid taxes in Argentina. Now, I am approaching retirement age and anticipating a small...

What I've been getting vs. the blue rate since mid-April.

Quick question.....how can I determine a banks conversion rate BEFORE I hit the ATM ?.....in addition to the obscene transaction rate, the banks conversion rates are becoming significantly less than the '' official'' rates and the only point I am aware of their '' clip '' is after I get my...

I will be traveling soon and I just moved into a new apartment. Several people in the building have told me that the portero is a known thief. I keep several thousand dollars in cash in the apartment and there is no safe. And no, I can't install one because it is a "historic building." So I...

Hello everyone, I'm currently contemplating whether this is an opportune time to consider purchasing a flat in the area. I visit every year, staying for a few months due to personal connections and the ability to work remotely over the internet. Over the past few years, properties have been...

So I just got back from the supermarket where I bought a 1KG bag of coffee beans. Ristretto Cabrales - not exactly fancy. And I bought it in Moreno - not exactly fancy. At Carrefour - not exactly a fancy supermarket. 157 pesos!:eek::eek: WTH. If I were in the US, I could buy a 36 oz bag of high...

Posted in the Pesos to Euros/Dollars thread but thought this warranted its own discussion, especially if people want to try some last-minute purchases before the surcharge goes into effect. http://www.clarin.com/economia/AFIP-recargara-compras-exterior-tarjeta_0_764923763.html Google...

Does anyone have acquaintances with an economics background in Argentina or who are familiar with the country's economic landscape? Additionally, has anyone engaged in blue market trading, where they exchanged USD for pesos through informal channels like meeting someone on Florida Street? I'm...

I am an expat that can legally buy dollars before I travel. We went through the whole AFIP process to get this authorization. Of course, I can only have as many dollars as they determine, but that is another story. So for the last 3 days I have been going to my local Santander Rio and they tell...

I was just trying to figure out what is the latest law? Is short tern rent for rentals (2-3 months) paid in pesos or dollars as per afip? Secondly, wanted advise. I have been staying at the same place for 4-5 years now.love the apartment and the landlord. Just used to the apartment and...

just looking at rates today, its shot up heaps since last wednesday, is now around 40% above bank rate. http://www.ambito.com/economia/mercados/dolar.asp

Can anyone tell me where these mythical ATMs in Uruguay that give dollars are,I'm down here for a long time a few months will née sto replenish the reserves want to have a plan in place.i want to sty over night in montevideo and take out 2-3k$ depending on timing, etc... I can pull 1kpor dia.

Hey everyone. I know that the dollar/peso conundrum is often discussed, but I'm hoping you can help me with a question. I just signed a lease for an apartment and agreed to pay in US dollars. I knew this would be difficult, but I didn't realize quite how difficult. I have a friend from the US...

I'm planning to buy a new car soon and am trying to figure out the best way to pay for it. All my money is in Florida. Its not a problem for me to pay the total amount or to take a loan. I expect to own the car for 2-3 years. I'd like to pay for the car in whichever way will give me the lowest...