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You moving? I haven't moved there but I think @StatusNomadicus lives there. He posted some stuff on Mendoza. Smaller towns are going to be much cheaper than CABA. Probably safer too. I think you said you lived out of the city where it can be sketchy. Cost of living is going to be the main advantage there.
Cons are it's not BA and not as much stuff to do. Not ideal if you like big cities.
Cons are it's not BA and not as much stuff to do. Not ideal if you like big cities.
Betsy Ross
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Pros:
Mendoza is much cheaper. Most things should be more affordable there. Rents also must be much lower than BA. Food is probably a lot less too as people there probably don't make as much.
Much less traffic, lower pollution rates, lots of beautiful natural environment there. If you are an outdoor lover then you have a lot of access to hiking and if you're a wine lover you will be in paradise.
I would think the crime is FAR lower there vs. CABA. The weather is very good with not much humidity and dry sunny weather. (Hence the grapes growing so well there).
Cons;
Boring if you like doing a lot of things or going to cultural events.
My friend moved out there a few years ago and she didn't like it. She found it too boring for her after living in BA but mostly she had horrible problems with the dry washer. She had a lot of allergies there.
Depending on where you live, it's not that convenient without a car. Their public transportation isn't as networked as BA is. I'm sure that Uber is probably good there but not sure. Last time we rented a car when we went.
You probably would find it hard to find a job there compared to BA so job opportunities are probably limited there vs. BA.
Avocado
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Ha you can move to Mendoza because according to @StatusNomadicus there no inflation in Mendoza!! 🤡
pink
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Mendoza is a great option if you're into a more laid-back lifestyle, with amazing mountains and a big focus on nature and wine. The climate is dry, cold winters, hot summers, but without Buenos Aires' crazy humidity. Life moves at a slower pace, which can be a pro or a con depending on what you’re looking for. Also, if you work remotely, keep in mind that internet connectivity isn’t always the best outside the city center.
If you want a mix of mountains and city life without losing the buzz of Buenos Aires, Córdoba could be another solid option. It’s got a vibrant cultural and student scene, plus easy access to the sierras, so you get nature and tranquility without feeling too isolated. It’s also better connected to other cities.
It really depends on your lifestyle and priorities, but both are great alternatives to CABA.
If you want a mix of mountains and city life without losing the buzz of Buenos Aires, Córdoba could be another solid option. It’s got a vibrant cultural and student scene, plus easy access to the sierras, so you get nature and tranquility without feeling too isolated. It’s also better connected to other cities.
It really depends on your lifestyle and priorities, but both are great alternatives to CABA.
I lived in Córdoba for six months, and it’s just like Pink mentioned, you have everything there: mountains, lakes, rivers, and stunning landscapes. At the same time, you can enjoy city life unless you choose to live up in the mountains, away from it all. In general, Córdoba is more affordable than Buenos Aires when it comes to rent, utilities, and food, making it a great option for a balanced lifestyle. I absolutely loved it! For now, I’m in BA, but I’d love to go back someday. That place gives you a sense of peace that Buenos Aires just doesn’t, though BA has its own charms too.
Before settling in Mendoza, you should definitely take a trip there first to explore the different areas!
Before settling in Mendoza, you should definitely take a trip there first to explore the different areas!
import export
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Great photos Tony! Mendoza has some beautiful scenery. I will have to make my way there. Been over a decade. How did you find prices in restaurants there @TonyTigre? Less than BA?
I was in Mendoza a few months ago and had an amazing time, especially at the Termas de Cacheuta, such a great experience, highly recommended. I loved it so much that I want to go back. This year, I also want to visit Córdoba, I’ve heard it’s a beautiful place.
Are you moving @Jakoval? I read some of your posts in the past about crime. Has crime increased at all in your area? I know primo areas of BA are safe but I'm wondering how conurbano are fairing? I see some videos and it looks rough.
Jakoval
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Not anymore. A possible opportunity came up but then it fizzled out fast like tirar un pedo 🤣. However, I am going to move a new barrio which is Villa Urquiza and I am excited about that.
earlyretirement
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Villa Urquiza is MUCH nicer than where you were! Congrats on the move. That's a nice hood.
StatusNomadicus
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bruh, take a walk in the 5th Section and on Civit street and tell me you still believe that! there are Ford Raptors and Audis everywhere, and people have huge houses with electronic garage doors, and are ALWAYS having expensive barbecues, and the Aristides tourist street is always packed! i just went to a street fair on Sarmiento and there were hundreds of people, all spending tons of money. people here are filthy rich, just like all over Argentina 🙂
i seriously get bored of this. other than going to big-name concerts, what can you do in CABA that i can't in Mendoza? there are 100,000 people here who live non-boring lives, and the overwhelming majority think BsAs is too crazy. i have seen this same misunderstanding in the USA as well, from Commiefornia and NYC folks - they think that everyone in Montana/Minnesota/Idaho/Texas/etc. 90% of the USA land mass are just sitting around 'bored' all the time. this is crazy! i have been to probably more cities and countries than any of you aside from earlyretirement, and CABA was a dogpoop mess of a city with beggars constantly bothering me on patios...you can have a fantastic life in the 'flyover' states of the USA, just like you can in Cordoba or Mendoza. ask Portenos where they go on vacation, and you will wonder how it's so boring here when they are always visiting 😉
300 sunny days a year, and only rains once a month, but we're still talking 40-45% humidity....in the southwest of the USA i've lived in 20% humidity. THAT is a real desert!
Claro Fiber internet is everywhere, and Starlink negates this for most people
Cordoba has laws making Uber illegal which is some communist sh*t grey-area nonsense, the Governor didn't support Milei a year ago when he was trying to do the Pacto De Mayo, and the police are corrupt and always pulling cars over. more shady people; bigger city. i got chased by dogs THE MOST in Cordoba. my chick hated Cordoba, although the people were nicer than Portenos. i left after 4 months and moved to Mendoza and bought a house because life was so fantastic. but for sure try it out before you commit! Mendocinos are fantastic
can't confirm because i left CABA and never looked back, but seems like people here say Palermo is horrible to eat out. i would be cooking, in that case. we have a touristy season Dec-Mar (Vendimia harvest, and then nice weather until it cooled-down just now) so prices went up in Pesos and Dollars on the main tourist streets filled with Brazilians and Chileans and EU/USA/UK/Australia, but i can still get a 500cc of draft beer for 3,000 Pesos and a nice smashburger and fries for 6,000 Pesos. just gotta walk around and look, or find nice discounts! for instance, today i saw coffee and torta for 1000, then 1500, then 2000, all within a 5-min walk. and then a medium coffee plus a big medialuna for 3000 Pesos $2.55 USD), so life is good here! of course you can go to Starbucks and spend a ton, if you want.
nice, i think you're the first person i've seen here actually leave BsAs for more than a short trip. good on you! the Sierras outside of Cordoba are lovely, with condors flying around, and the nearby lake town Carlos Paz is cool.
#1 is my run route almost daily along the lake
#2 you were in Godoy Cruz at the main statue plaza, close to the amazing Makro discount store!
#3 did you do the drive to Chile? i haven't been that far, yet (no car).
#4 Potrerillos? my lady went, i haven't yet
#5 which Bodega? lots in Maipu, Lujan, etc. - i liked lunch at Bonfanti with the tasting. those green Lovebird parakeet things are all over Parque San Martin. did you go to that huge park??? next time, dinner on me, if you're in Ciudad by the park!
heard of it, thanks for the recommendation! and yes, Cordoba outside the city is great if you have a car and like nature. SO MANY tourist towns to stop at. fantastic views (i was in the northwest outside the capital).
heard great things, but i only saw Saavedra, Nunez, Belgrano, and Villa Crespo. you're welcome in Mendoza, just tag me if you'll be around (i don't have a rental property yet to offer you, but happy to host or take ya out to lunch). sorry i didn't see this, i am much less on the internet these days now that i'm super settled with a friend group here. and contrary to what those who have never left CABA for more than a minute say, these mofos are ALWAYS partying and going to events. i decline 9/10 things going on because i can't stay up until 3am every day 😛
things to do in Mendoza that weren't boring:
1. Vendimia
2. Aristides
3. pedestrian Sarmiento
4. Maratón Animal 3k
5. "manso" slang to describe Mendoza
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