Posts by Krisvalgal

Thank you both, Splinter and GlasgowJohn, for the helpful advice re: WU - that was another thing I was wondering (how I would send myself money w/o an Argentinian bank).

Splinter,

Thank you for the info, I will follow your advice. Where/how does one locate one of those “Cuevas”? As I’m assuming they are likely clandestine.

This actually reminds me of a trip to Nigeria during which the exchange rate was roughly $1 = 400 naira! My US-Nigerian friends and I went looking for people on the street that purchased dollars at a better rate. It was funny that the equivalent of $20 was so much paper I that it barely fit on my wallet. Ah, inflation…

Hello all,

I’m entering Argentina (that sounded weird) on May 7. I would love to get some advice on my plans on handling my finances:

1. I usually pay for everything via credit card here the US, but I’m exchanging $1k US to ARS - should I exchange it at the airport before leaving or once I’m in AR?

2. I will have to keep my US bank accounts in the beginning since I don’t have the necessary paperwork to open a Argentinian deposit account. But once I do, is it worth it to get one or should I stick to my existing US accounts?

Those are the only financial questions that I have, but I don’t know what I don’t know, so I would also appreciate any insight into other aspects that are relevant.

Gracias!

GlasgowJohn: That is great to know, about the rent review vs dollars!!

Thanks!!!

Quote from GlasgowJohn

The three-year lease is normal according to the current Rental Law. Shorter leases are possible but would be outwith the scope of the current law.

This is rumoured to change very shortly to two years.

Do you know which part of town you want to live in?

Are you on your own or are you bringing family?

Thank you for the info GlasgowJohn! I’m totally cool to rent for three years, I just wanted to make sure that it was standard. I’m not sure where I want to live, hence my hotel stay in order to explore and figure it out. The couple of times I’ve been in BA, I’ve stayed in San Telmo and Puerto Madero.

I’m moving on my own and my two doggies.

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That's typical unless you rent from someone who has something to hide....which is not recommended. Worth mentioning that those who rent usually have to have a guarantor.

Thank you for the heads-up re: the guarantor. I’m self-employed, so I don’t have an employer to verify income. But would you say that, in your experience, if I paid a year in advance in lieu of a guarantor, that might acceptable?

Hello!

My name is Kristian and I’m moving from Alaska to Buenos Aires on May 7.

I’m staying in a hotel for a couple of weeks until I find a apartment. In preparation, I looked up apartment in “Mercado Libre.” I found a property and called the agent. Everything sounded on par, until he mentioned that the lease would have to be for 3 years. So, my question is whether this lease length is typical or I’m getting taken advantage here?

Also, if you folks have any advice or resources to have smooth and fair to rent an apartment, please share. Thank you in advance!