Housing Prices in Argentina | Tour of my apartment in Buenos Aires | COST OF LIVING | Rent Haitcut |

[@EXPATditions]

I pay $400 a month for this furnished temporary rental with all utilities included. Make sure to Subscribe to see the complete tour of this building complex. It has a nice pool and a full size gym. I'm also going to post my latest grocery run that way you can have an idea of what the complete cost of living is here in Buenos Aires Argentina starting 2,024. Thanks for watching.

[@fluffy5534]

Question: how secure is your building? Arm guard 24*7? How safe is the city now? Thank you. Great video

[@EXPATditions]

@@fluffy5534 hi building is secure with security guard and cameras. I've never seen an armed guard at a building in Argentina. CABA is very safe especially in buildings.

[@luiscarracedo7793]

really glad you are enjoying stay here! Just to put clear, Palermo, Recoleta, Belgrano are neighborhoods of CABA, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires it's separated from Province of Buenos Aires by the General Paz Ave (a freeway that almost sorround it completely) It has its own goverment, congress and justice as any other 23 provinces. it has 3 million people, but if you add the sorrounding cities crossing that freeway like San Isidro, Tigre, Moron, Lomas de Zamora, etc you have the Buenos Aires Metro Area with almost 15 million people.

[@EXPATditions]

Thanks for the amazing information. Yes it's a huge city with lots of people. I love it all from Zona Sur to Zona Norte and everything in between. I don't know La Plata yet but soon I will go.

[@luiscarracedo7793]

@@EXPATditions You should! is one hour by train from Constitucion Station. Is a city completely planned from zero in 1882 to replace Buenos Aires city as capital of the province and Buenos Aires became the capital city of the country. You should visit the cathedral, the parks and the museum of natural science.

[@EXPATditions]

@@luiscarracedo7793 awesome thanks I will go. I read somewhere that it was developed using the same structure as Barcelona. That's what drew my attention.

[@ProfeSergioDanielRomero]

What a great man! I love you so much! Thanks for this beautiful video! Greetings from Córdoba

[@EXPATditions]

Thanks for the great comment. I've been looking forward to visiting Córdoba. I love everything I read and seen about it. I enjoy Buenos Aires but I really miss nature. May be 2,024 I go for sure.

[@valerikatz5424]

Thank you it really helps. I am thinking of going there too. I am Canadian and we have very low-quality food here as well. Keep doing what you are doing I will wait for your grocery shopping.

[@EXPATditions]

Thanks for the kind words they're very appreciated. I posted a few grocery videos. May post a new one this later today.

[@tonyrussell873]

Again straight simple talking love it it takes the fear out of visiting on a budget 👍

[@EXPATditions]

Thanks really appreciate the comment. Biggest reason I came is because the cost of living is affordable for me. I'm on a tight budget and here I'm able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. It's a plus that the people are warm and fun.

[@ulf373]

Thank you so much for your coverage what living in Argentina is like :)

[@EXPATditions]

My pleasure it's truly refreshing to live here, especulación since I'm not thriving financially. It helps me be able to afford a conformable lifestyle and the people are warm.

[@ulf373]

@@EXPATditions I'm glad to hear the people are friendly. Let's hope Milei can turn things around so the value of Pesos will go up. I'm sure that's not what you want to hear, given you can live cheap down there spending USD :)

[@EXPATditions]

@@ulf373 I wish for whatever is better for the people. Besides it can never be as expensive as Miami. At least in just a few years. Although some grocery items have gotten out of hand these past few weeks. I've seen 100-200% increases on some item's. But the peso is expected to continue devaluation.

[@victoriaashleyxo]

Good to know about massages in BA. My bf and I just moved here and it's such a breath of fresh air from the prices in US. He will be happy to hear haircuts are so affordable, as he was paying $70 for a men's haircut in Nashville. Beautiful view from the balcony!

[@EXPATditions]

Awesome welcome to Argentina. I can't believe he was paying $70, most I've paid was 20-25 in Miami. Although there was some specialty cuts that changed charge $100. It'll be hard to pay more than $7 here for a man's haircut. Massages max are $15 an hour. I really need one now but today is a holiday

[@victoriaashleyxo]

@@EXPATditions i know, right? Pretty crazy how expensive it was. $100 for a men's haircut is pure luxury lol. Hope you're able to book a massage soon

[@EXPATditions]

Oh I'm just reading this now, don't know why but some messages are hidden. Can't wait to get a massage when I return to Argentina next month. I will try to go once a week, I deserve it haha

[@redstickham6394]

I hear the steaks are really good in Argentina. Would love to try one sometime. Very interesting video.

[@EXPATditions]

Yes everyone loves the steaks here. Tons of restaurants to choose from. The best meat at the store can run you around $8 a kilo. Or around $4 Pound. However there's much cheaper cuts that taste great as well.

[@N1CH0LAS007]

I'd love to explore Argentina one day, cosy crib dude all you need now is some house plants so you can keep that air nice and fresh. ✌️

[@EXPATditions]

Yes you're absolutely right. I actually mentioned that with a friend today. I have hundreds of plants back home in Miami but I definitely need a few inside of this little apartment. I currently have one but it's not looking too good. Will update soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@claudiofimiani]

Nice space man! Congrats! Btw, Palermo, Recoleta, Belgrano, Puerto Madero, etc., are neighborhoods of CABA, not sub Citys. :) Cheers from the neighborhood of Villa Crespo (in the middle of CABA)

[@EXPATditions]

Cheers, I like Villa Crespo I was just there yesterday. Very nice area. There's an interesting restaurant named Eretz.

[@claudiofimiani]

Great! You count on me to make some content, dude! There're a lot of interesting stuff i guess in the "barrios" around here! @@EXPATditions

[@EXPATditions]

Awesome lets link up when I get back

[@vicnas6893]

Make more videos about Argentina, please! You are awesome!!!

[@EXPATditions]

Awesome message thank you, I'm working on a few fun videos. 😀 stay tuned

[@tomydurazno6243]

400 dollars is expensive for the apartment, you could find something better and cheaper in other parts of the city. Right now is hard to rent because bad laws and bad political climage. Hope you like Argentina, I can recommend some food or places to eat

[@EXPATditions]

$400 is not expensive in Caba for temporary/furnished rentals. I've seen studios go for twice that without a gym or pool. I'm always open for restaurant recommendations.

[@lulylucero]

It’s not because of the laws and/or political climate. Rent is hard because everyone that moves to Buenos Aires wants to live in the city. It doesn’t happen only in CABA but in all mayor cities around the world. The more demand, the less offer and demand pushes prices up.

[@EXPATditions]

@@lulylucero exactly, great point. It happens in every major city in the world. I witnessed a ton of gentrification in Miami. It can be tough for renters but I'm sure property owners are extremely happy. So is the city because it increases property taxes. Overall it all trickles down to more money being spread across town and an improved economy.

[@gif24gt60]

Is living in tigre or mar del plata a lot cheaper than living in the city of buenos aires?

[@EXPATditions]

@@gif24gt60 I doubt it, Tigre and Mar Del Plata may be more expensive. Tigre is about an hour away from Buenos Aires capital. It may be more expensive because outside of scarcity and luxury. Mar Del Plata is a little colder than Baires and about a 4 hour drive away. It's probably around the same price but may get more expensive in the peak summer months.

[@sburger1685]

I studied Spanish for several years and have been to Ecuador,Columbia and Spain but I have not touched it in recent years. I am pondering retiring somewhere like Argentina. I love mountains so I would like to head to Mendoza or bariloche type places. I am a rural person. Is it hard to find people there that would tutor Spanish language?

[@EXPATditions]

No not at all. Very common in Buenos Aires. I'm pretty certain that you can find Spanish teachers all over Argentina since many are practicing English here. You can also find a remote tutor. I like Buenos Aires but it lacks mountains and scenic nature. I would eventually move to a place with mountains and lakes. I hear that Córdoba is locals favorite place to retire.

[@AstaReBasado]

Bariloche and Villa La Angostura are amazing places whit mountains and lakes, if i could i move there, but i trapped in Buenos Aires by the bad economic situation.

[@EXPATditions]

@@AstaReBasado yes those are beautiful places. I would definitely live near Bariloche but not in the winter since it gets heavy snow. I do love the lakes and mountains everywhere. I've been from El Bolsón all the way to Villa Pehuenia. All beautiful places along La Ruta 40.

[@AstaReBasado]

@@EXPATditions i want to see snow and play with like a child because here in Buenos Aires never snow. And i am a fan of the winter, i hate summer.

[@EXPATditions]

oh a quick trip to Bariloche and you can make a snowman

[@Kelenn35]

Do you feel safe in Buenos Aires? Is your building secure ?

[@EXPATditions]

I feel 100% safe here, much more than anywhere else I've lived and visited. Dangers exist but a little awareness goes a long way.

[@SeanTheNoob]

Left Canada for Mexico, now taking a serious look at Argentina

[@EXPATditions]

Everyone I meet seems to love ciudad de México. Although I haven't really met anyone that would stay there. I personally love the Western Caribbean side of Mexico. City vs City I would pick Buenos Aires over any other Latin American metrópolis. Medellín is a close second place but I'm not interested because it's turned into a city for foreigners. There's tons of expats in Buenos Aires but not enough to impact or change the city. It does get a little cold here from June till October, that's usually when I leave for a few months.

[@SeanTheNoob]

@@EXPATditions gracias. I talked to my friend who is local Argentinian, and said now is all time low, usd for now goes very far even 5k usd a month is a very very good high salary there.

[@EXPATditions]

@@SeanTheNoob yes indeed, $5k (usd) a month is a ton of money here. On average I spend around $1000 a month with all expenses included. Even going out to eat taking uber/taxis on the regular.

[@SeanTheNoob]

@@EXPATditions that is just crazy. Love it though. Life outside the west. Very enticing! Willl schedule a summer visit and stay for a few months to do research.

[@savvyfreelancer4553]

CABA is not part of the province of Buenos Aires. Rather, CABA is its own autonomous municipal entity surrounded by the province of Buenos Aires.

[@EXPATditions]

That's all mumble jumble, New York is a city inside of the state of New York. CABA resides inside of Buenos Aires state and inside of the heart of the city of Buenos Aires.

[@ramiropina83]

CABA (Autonomous City of Buenos Aires) is not inside the province of Buenos Aires. The province surrounds the city but are different jurisdictions. Similar to Washington DC the city of Buenos Aires is equivalent to a state (or province). The governor of Buenos Aires has no jurisdiction over the city as its mayor is its equivalent. Nice video!!

[@EXPATditions]

@ramiropina83 thank you for the comment. Fun fact, Washington has nice subway stations and trains like Buenos Aires. The ones in NYC were Fallin apart, dirty and scary. 😆

[@ramiropina83]

@@EXPATditions yeah... I noticed the same in my visits to both places... although I love the extension of the NYC subway and that it works 24hs a day.

[@mrchaos4042]

Thank you for your video. I am moving to Buenos Aires in 5 weeks. I have a few questions: 1. Where, in BA, do you live, and is it safe? 2. Apologies for this next question, but I am extremely squeamish - do you get any sort of insects in your flat?

[@EXPATditions]

Yes it's very safe. I live 10 mins away from Palermo. I'm in a high rise so I don't see much insects.

[@mrchaos4042]

@@EXPATditions thank you so much for your response. When I arrive, if I see you/recognize you, I'll say hello.

[@EXPATditions]

Safest areas are Recoleta, Palermo, Puerto Madero, Belgrano, Colegiales, Villa Crespo.

[@savvyfreelancer4553]

How did you find this place?

[@EXPATditions]

You have multiple sites, Mercado Libre, ArgenProp, ZonaProp. Make sure to use the temporary rental and by direct owner filter. Subscribe I will make a video on how to find a rental unit/apartment.

[@NoraReinoso-f5e]

the cider is good..has alcohol .also..it's sweet ..

[@EXPATditions]

Yes very sweet, I usually only drink at family parties or holidays.

[@liwang4022]

great video, how much does it cost if buy a studio like this?

[@EXPATditions]

This would be from 60-80 thousand dollars. And most allow you to airbnb it

[@smorgan125]

What do you do for income?

[@EXPATditions]

@@smorgan125 e-commerce for now

[@gadgetgrader]

Is there a sauna there ?

[@EXPATditions]

No sauna here but a nice pool and 2 gyms. Last place had a sauna and never used it.

[@michaelking4578]

When your butt is not dirty and stinky life is good. And when you can buy good food to eat and have a nice cozy place to sleep and work life is also good.

[@EXPATditions]

Great thing Bidets are standard in this country in most homes. Adapting to changes are important in life. I basically had to move overseas to be able to stay out of debt.

[@TimeSpace1]

Could you retire in Argentina on $500,000 USD? At age 31, assume you live til 94

[@EXPATditions]

Yes definitely, even with pretty good lifestyle.

[@chezbabi]

Prettiest girls in SA.

[@EXPATditions]

@@chezbabi yes I always thought it was Colombia but wow there's some gorgeous ladies here.

[@jscotthamilton5809]

If you invest your USD well, more than likely you could retire. But watch out about the peso exchange rate. I lived there in 1978 - 1981 when the peso was artificially strong, and the cost of living was higher than London but lower than Tokyo/New York, meaning outrageous. You'd also want to keep most of your dollars outside of Argentina, as the government has had a history of confiscating residents' wealth in certain circumstances.

[@EXPATditions]

@@jscotthamilton5809 totally agree with Hamilton. Around 30 years ago the peso was 1/1 with the USD. Now $1 usd is 1000 pesos. Still certain items especially imports are much more expensive here in Argentina. But wages, services and labor is and will continue to be cheap for the next few decades.

[@alribisi]

Is it possible to contact you directly about moving to Argentina?

[@EXPATditions]

Hey what do you need to know? I'll be happy to help

[@alribisi]

If you would answer questions via email and if I could pay you to take me around and help me get started in Argentina

[@EXPATditions]

@@alribisi yes sounds good send me an email at [e-mail]

[@Wajihavibes]

Digital nomads can bring the family or it is not allowed in Argentina??

[@EXPATditions]

yes they can just come with a tourist visa

[@dariobigord2826]

Greetings from Fort Lauderdale. You come across as a cool brother. I am a single retiree living on $1,000 a month in Florida. I am very frugal but I like my booze. Is that enough for me to live in Argentina? And, can you find me some rental contacts? I am planning on moving down there around November.

[@EXPATditions]

Thanks I really appreciate it. From what you have mentioned, we are very much alike. I spent a lot of time in Fort Lauderdale, but have always lived half an hour south. My complete expenses come to around $800-$1000 a month. I go out often and drink a lot as well. But I balance out by cooking some meals.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Such a bargain!

[@VV-ku6bk]

say howdy y’all like a Texan then say how ya doin like you’re from New Jersey lol. your american accent encompasses everybody lol

[@EXPATditions]

Yes that's the melting pot that makes up Miami Florida. A little bit of everything. 😆

[@milojackson8339]

$7 massage, heck I'd get 1 a day

[@EXPATditions]

Right, it's insane. Very professional as well.

[@teresarose685]

Hope you packed some gabagool

[@EXPATditions]

😂 what's that??

[@rudfil]

Are you an Argentine by birth? just asking because of your accent.

[@EXPATditions]

Hi it's a Miami accent. 😆 I traveled within the US with friends born in Florida and people thought they were foreigners.

[@j6backup626]

lol overpaid for haircut by triple, and you got scammed with your apartment- you paying double lol GRINGO

[@EXPATditions]

Here's a free tip. You're too cheap to leave a tip.

[@j6backup626]

@@EXPATditions stop normalizing a tipping culture where it doesn't exist. Just because you're used to dropping a huge tip in the US because it's a requirement doesn't make you any better or any more important in Argentina. Admit that your flex was a fail LOL

[@EXPATditions]

@@j6backup626 if we didn't tip everyone would be poor, unfortunate and rude like you. Stop telling people what to do, if you're too cheap to tip for a service then cut your own hair and serve your own food. People are underpaid and work too hard. If you can show gratitude do it. What's next you complain that I feed the homeless or help stray dogs. I contribute to the economy and society, with a positive impact. What do you do other than criticize and judge?

[@EXPATditions]

@@j6backup626 don't be cheap. The best way to spend your money is helping people.