A Canadian Seeking Info About Argentina

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    Hello everyone, I am new to the forum. Thank you for having me.

    I'm making this thread because I'm looking for information about Argentina. My boyfriend lives there and I'm considering moving there to be with him. I've done my own research and will continue to do so. However, I'd like direct feedback from expats also.

    I ask for as much information as you can provide on....

    Education, healthcare, employment, shopping (food, clothing, furniture, kitchenware, technology, everything basically) restaurants, weather, the culture, quality of life + daily living in general, raising children, etc

    I am aware of the volatile nature of the economy + Blue Dollar but would like more information

    In case it's worth noting, I don't speak Spanish but I intend on learning before I come. I'll also have income from my country.

    What are the most crucial things to know? What do you think will be the biggest culture shocks? How different will life be?

    Also, what are your thoughts on Milei?

    I know I have many questions, but don't feel pressured to answer them all. Even just one question would be much appreciated. Also, other information you'd like to share is much welcomed

    Thank you in advance!

    Welcome to the forum. :thumbup:

    I'm a Scotsman married to an Argentine lady. Argentina is very European like so it's probably one of if not the easiest South American country to adapt to living in. The economy has been a shambles in all the years I've been here but Millei hopes to sort the mess out if given the chance.

    Can't say much here shocks me to be honest.

    Welcome, @Snaily777 , and Happy Thanksgiving today!

    May I ask what part of the country you will be moving to? There is a big difference here, between living in Buenos Aires and living in smaller cities. And a much bigger difference with rural areas.

    Also, what are the ages of your children?

    These answers will help us understand the situation a little better.

    As for thoughts on Milei? While he likes to draw attention to himself and can appear unbalanced, in his first 11 months, he has made rapid inroads into straightening out the unbelievable mess created by his predecessors in the Peronist party. His progress in eliminating some highly visible areas of government corruption and in beginning to rein in inflation are admirable. We are hoping this continues!

    Rice Hi there! Thanks for your reply! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

    I apologize for the late reply, it's been very busy recently

    I don't have any children. However, my boyfriend and I wish to get married and start a family, hence my question about raising children. Sorry for the confusion

    As for which part of the country we'd be moving to, Buenos Aires. My boyfriend is in Villa Bosch (the outskirts of Buenos Aires) currently though.

    Also, thank you for sharing your thoughts about Milei

    UK Man Thank you for the welcome and thank you for your reply

    Edited once, last by Snaily777: Merged a post created by Snaily777 into this post. (October 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM).

    This doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing thing. The usual advice is that someone should make an extended, fact-finding visit and then go back home again and consider what to do next. Nobody I know who has a serious and longstanding commitment to an Argentine or Argentina has made it based on the economic health of the country or its politics - or whether the shops sell Poutine - but whether you can stand the very un-Canadian-ness of the country for very long might be a factor and you need to spend long enough in Argentina to find that out before you commit to a lifetime. I'm fine about the shops not selling Horlicks bedtime drink - though I'm a bit iffy about the lack of good tea - and I'm okay about being the only native English speaker in my neighbourhood but I know others might not be.

    Don't sell your house/give up the lease on your apartment yet: buy a return ticket, stay at least a couple of months and find out if it works for you - and if it works for you both as a couple.

    Good advice from bebopalula .

    I’m unfamiliar with Villa Bosch, but just looked it up and see that the population is about 25,000 and it’s on the western outskirts of BsAs, perhaps a 45 minute or one hour drive to the city. So it’s possible that you could enjoy the advantages of a small town but still be within reach of all the city has to offer.

    Perhaps a small town like that would be a better place than a city, to raise children, too.

    @Snaily777

    Villa Bosch is very near Loma Hermosa which isn't very hermosa at all. It's also close to Hurlingham which used to be nice, but not any more. In fact those parts of BA are no-go areas as far as I'm concerned.

    I've been to all of them on my bike for work reasons at one time or another, but never again. It's too dangerous.