Ready to Move to Buenos Aires, Argentina? 8 Reasons You SHOULD!

[@markrush2319]

I agree 100%. I lived in Buenos Aires for nearly 10 years.I brought a house in Mar Del Plata. But nothing is perfect. Buenos Aires advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages. My best experience was the people and the cost of living was an added benefit.

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

I love Argentinian architecture and artists. They seem to be a very beautiful people and the art and culture is amazing.

[@sergiodavid3413]

Argentina es un pais muy pacifico el segundo mas seguro de latinoamerica despues de uruguay. Hay zonas y lugares mas seguros q otros como en todos los paises

[@Thefoxthatbecameawolf]

The fact that she said Freddo instead of ice cream is adorable xD I've been living in Buenos Aires 26 years and never heard someone use the store's name before

[@wisikahn]

Asado, Vino, Tango, Europe in America, Diego Maradona, Teatro Colon, Leon Gieco, Leathers, Natures in all shapes and colors etc...

[@hump1953]

I’m going to Argentina as a tourist for 14 days in November, good information to know..thank you!

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip!

[@cesaradriancozzolino149]

Nice choose ,it’s a lovely month to travel to BsAs

[@fabriciocastillo5942]

how’d it go??☺️

[@hump1953]

@@fabriciocastillo5942 fantastic trip !

[@MmM-do6rg]

@@hump1953 glad you like it. Im going on August

[@Naniizar]

I'm Argentinian, i move to Puerto Rico when I was 11, now I'm 32, and I live in Oregon for the last 4 years. It's getting very boring. I miss after parties and night-life. We are considering to move to North Carolina to be more close to family but... I want to try to visit Argentina once again. I feel culture will never leave your blood even if you moved little from your country.

[@eliotcassin4272]

La cultura, amigo, no es cosa de sangre, sino de alma. La cultura es un estilo de vida, una forma cierta y determinada de vivir la vida. Es el resultado de una secuencia de decisiones y de acciones colectivas e individuales. Un saludo desde Salta, Argentina.

[@richsamuel2922]

11:18 That's the info I was looking for! I can't do this until '24 but I hope it changes my life for the more exciting!

[@angelicaduncan9694]

My mothers Argentinian and I used to come here al the time!!!! and I want to move there. What a help this vid is. I’m a foreigner but also I’m not I’m like a mix between both lmao

[@sergiodavid3413]

A que parte de argentina te quieres mudar??

[@heatherseltzer6399]

Fellow Expat in BAIRES! You talk about walkability but didn't mention the amazing mass transit! Taxis are for emergencies, like late at night or you are feeling lazy... the subte and buses are both cheap and realiable. You can explore on the cheap. You mention international food, which is true, but don't expect the spice level of Indian or Mexican food to be on point. Just to be warned, INCREDIBLE CITY for foodie but following local foodie experts is key to avoid disapointment when you want to eat 'real' chinese food... for example.

[@sergiodavid3413]

Los argentinos son muy cerrados a la hora de comer otro tipo de comidas q no sean argentinas. Por lo general solo comen comidas q fueron heredadas de la cultura italiana y española

[@CharlyAlemania]

@@sergiodavid3413 es verdad

[@SenorJuan2023]

I'm probably going to move there in a couple of years. Will learn Spanish in the meantime. Spent 3 months there 20 years ago.

[@rageoftheredphoenix]

I may officially retire to Argentina 🇦🇷 when I am much older. I am Argentine born in the USA 🇺🇸.

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

No old Men ...no no .. people working in argentina no old Men. 😑😑😑..greetings from mar del plata Argentina..bye 😊😊

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Young people only ..😊😊

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Young people only in Argentina ..old people in México..😂😂😊 No here

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

And only white people..

[@sergiodavid3413]

Bienvenida a argentina

[@usargeko3546]

Thanks for the good info and personal assessment of the positives of BA. It is indeed one of the best places to live/travel now (due to the exchange rate) for foreigners. There were times when BA prices were higher than NYC or London (Argentine middle class would go in masses to Miami and Barcelona just for shopping). (Un)Fortunately, I believe this favorable exchange rate will continue for at least a couple of years so great time to visit BA.

[@theSalukie]

Thank you for sharing Melissa !

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

When I was in Amsterdam on vacation I stayed in a hostel (as I usually do to save money for travel, food and cultural experiences) and there was an Argentinian lawyer in the room that I talked to. He said that the issue with most goods is that Americans get them cheap because of the economy of scale, we have a cargo shipment from China every week just for Walmart goods. No cargo ships making regular trips from China to anywhere in South America. He would take an annual trip to Los Angeles, Ca to visit relatives, and on that trip he would buy EVERYTHING that fit in suitcases that his family or friends would need for the year; clothes, small appliances, plumbing fixtures, car upgrades, anything/everything, as it was cheaper to pay for the goods and the excess and heavy baggage back to Argentina than to buy those items in Argentina….. Something to consider, take all you’ll need, and then make an annual shopping trip back to the U.S. (EDIT: can save even more money if you time that shopping trip to coincide with BLACK FRIDAY)

[@MandatoryMyocarditis7]

Great advice.

[@northernbohemianrealist]

Another excellent video! The only places with decent public transportation in the US are New York and Chicago. I think if Italian food in Buenos Aires. Later this summer, please compare the heat between Buenos Aires and Houston. Being from Wisconsin, I am considering an Argentine German mountain town because of it! 80 is really all I can handle. The KZbin algorithm will pick this up better if you replace "BA" with 'Buenos Aires, Argentina.'

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

Thanks for the tip! And I'll work on a video for weather!

[@luiscarracedo7793]

The average temperature Is around 60f with the four seasons well marked.between 70 and 90 a typical summer day, and 35 and 50 a winter day. The Latitude es similar to North Carolina, but in the southern hemisphere temperatures are More moderated because the Atlantic ocean moderated the extreme temperatures. Almost half percentaje of the population has italian ancestry, followed by spanish, german, sirian, chinese japanese, irish, russian, a great mixture with people from others latinamerican countries and the 3rd o 4rd Jude community only behind Israel an US. For example i'm half spanish and half french, my wife's family come from Italy in the bordee with Slovenia Hope you visit us soon

[@fabianllano9200]

Go to the south region. Near los Andes

[@Lucky-Loser]

9:45 good advice. Debate is over

[@codybowes5423]

This was so helpful!

[@brucetrappleton6984]

“If you like people watching, in BA you never know what you’re going to see…” That’s right!! It’s so funny. People watch is great in BA. Meeting strangers, if you are open to it, it’ll surprise you how you can meet great people out of the blue.

[@jorgerojas1576]

Great video

[@alejandrosaus5152]

Hola, si pudieras subtitular en español te lo agradecería mucho, gracias.

[@fabiangonzallezcapo6060]

Para "ellos" la Malvinas son argentinas? NO.Para ellos y para muchos!!! Great report!!!

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Is true Argentina is very accesible 😀😀

[@cryptocomix]

How’s the safety living in BA? Have you witnessed any robberies, fights or dangerous situations?

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

I created video about safety in Buenos Aires. But overall, I always felt safe living there. I personally only witnessed a handbag robbery in the micro center.

[@sergiodavid3413]

Buenos aires es muy seguro. Salvo en algunos barrios donde viven minorias de personas de otros paises latinos q suelen robar. Pero en general es bastante seguro

[@mariposa1933]

Thumbs up and new subbie! Thanks for the great info!

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

Thanks for the subscription! Hope you enjoy the videos!

[@faithwalk.]

Hey, can you tell me what the covid restrictions are right now for tourist? Is it strict?

[@lucasoscar]

I can help a bit, masks in crowded outdoors is the norm, but its not that enforced if you are within your close group and with some plenty space, if you are eating outside or training people take their masks off and then you absolutely need masks indoors except again if you are eating/drinking. Dont know about the airport protocol sadly

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Las empanadas no son se origen Argentino son de España..la verdadera comida Argentina es la milanesa napolitana 🇦🇷🇦🇷😁..greetings from mar del plata Argentina. 😁thanks

[@filosofiaparatodosyparanad9326]

Ehhh ""negrita "" ..sos hermosa ... greetings From mar del plata argentina 🇦🇷🤗😁🇦🇷👍

[@Pokerchip1080]

What are the covid restrictions when traveling there now? Quarantine? Curfew?

[@happytobemyself9100]

Borders for tourists are closed now (April 2021). They are having a spike in cases. There's a curfew as from 8pm.

[@munirazazi6471]

@@happytobemyself9100 what about July?

[@axelpaff3306]

No more Quarentine , no more restrictions

[@agme8045]

Almost everything is open now

[@dpashutskii]

Thank you for the video! Considering going to Buenos Aires as digital nomad for 2-3 months. Do you know they already started issuing digital nomad visas? If not what's the best way to stay longer than for 2 months right now?

[@MuzzaHukka]

Overstay, then request citizenship

[@dpashutskii]

@@MuzzaHukka That's probably not a good idea :)

[@maurinelse]

You can renew your tourist visa by crossing the border to Uruguay and enter the country again.

[@MuzzaHukka]

@@maurinelse but what if someone wants to become a citizen of Argentina?

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Sos una negrita preciosa ..Saludos desde mar del plata Argentina. 😁😁

[@hayd8946]

Thank you very much about the video . for Canadian Citizen . How to get resident card in Argentina

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

Hi, You'll want to check Argentina's immigration website or consult an immigration lawyer.

[@ivanlewkok7246]

Ase videos em el puerto madero eso me gusta a mi 😂😂😂😂🐇🐇🐇🐇☮️☮️☮️🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🧙🧙🧙🐈🐈🐈🐈🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@tomcatymca]

I am a single Vidor I want to move to Argentina because I am tired after the man I deal with you giving us a hard time they don’t appreciate whatever good I do for them I hope in Argentina people get a treat a man with respect this is the main thing I’d rather live without food and have a wonderful friendship and a beautiful life

[@billhennessey6374]

Have you gotten permanent residency in Argentina?

[@s_k12]

Thank you! When you talk about money, it would be nice to be more specific - something like "living in Buenos Aires is 3 times cheaper than in Houston".

[@vikolivik]

As an argentinian, let me tell you that that's a very tricky question: in this country we have 2 VERY DIFFERENT change rates (we actually have more, but let me simplify here), the official rate is around 1USD=110 AR$, while in the black market/wester union/blue change 1USD=220AR$. The official rate is the one that you will get if you use your credit card or an international bank transfer, while if you come with cash or someone sends you the money via Western Union you will get twice the amount of money for the same amount of dollars. So, it's quite impossible to tell you how many times cheaper it is, as it will depend a lot on how you bring your money ;)

[@s_k12]

@@vikolivik Thank you for explaining!

[@sergiodavid3413]

@@s_k12 con 1.000 dolares al mes puedes vivir comodamente en argentina te alcanza para todo desde rentar un buen departamente comida ropa etc.

[@s_k12]

@@sergiodavid3413 Gracias amigo

[@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575]

Hola, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedan venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfruten de la solidaridad, amabilidad, y fraternidad para con la gente que no gusta de la guerra y sus consecuencias, aqui podrán difrutar mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por sus vídeos y que ustedes y los suyos esten bien, sean bienvenidos siempre...

[@Ale63871]

Me parece que te equivocaste de video 😉

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Hola morocha eres muy linda...🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@CharleyB23]

I’m in a long distance relationship with a girl from Argentina and I’m trying to move to Argentina to live with her. I’m wondering can I use my debit card in Argentina or do I need to find a different way to transfer my funds?

[@tailanthaiboxing]

You shouldnt use your debit card, use western union and get the blue dollar rate which will be almost 2 times the official dollar rate when converted to pesos. Have a nice one!

[@sergiodavid3413]

Transfiere el dinero por western union te dan dinero a la tasa blue. No uses tarjeta de credito por que te cobran a la tasa oficial.

[@doloresaquines1529]

Charley. You have met her in real Life?

[@CharleyB23]

@@doloresaquines1529 yes I went to Argentina last year and stayed with her family and I’m also going again soon❤️🤞🏼🌎

[@acechapman]

How many 90 day visas can you do in a year period?

[@sergiodavid3413]

Si se puede debes pedir que te extiendan la visa por ese periodo de tiempo.

[@oscarcoria5915]

Subtitulos en español please

[@worldtravelsouthafrica6994]

Beautiful info I am coming dear

[@SenorJuan2023]

Was blogging/youtube your main income source in B.A.?

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

Unfortunately, I was not making an income when we lived in Buenos Aires. We moved there for my husbands job.

[@SenorJuan2023]

@@LifebyMelissaAndrew Did you notice if grass fed butter was common, easy to buy there?

[@razertheopportunist8790]

Houston is quite walkable. i used to live in various apartments between i10 and westheimer and kirkwood and wilcrest area and walked as far west as hwy 6, used to walk to spring branch near wirt road. hit memorial city many many times on foot.

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty impressed you do a lot of walking in Houston!

[@razertheopportunist8790]

@@LifebyMelissaAndrew i did alot of walking there, when i was younger. i live in south africa now.

[@coachab100]

I agree with 7 of your 8….I disagree that it is easy to travel around the country. Nothing is very close and flying is expensive. Europe is MUCH a easier….cheap airlines, trains, etc. sorry…just my thoughts

[@sergiodavid3413]

Argentina es el octavo pais mas grande del mundo. Eso hace que las distancias sean muy largas. Y si se puede viajar por el pais. En trenes y transporte de bus de larga distancia que son baratos. Y el precio de loa aviones no son caros son muy accesibles.

[@unclerob617]

You said Houston has a little bit of Public Transportation but it's not that great. In 2020 (year of Pandemic) Houston METRO received the American Public Transportation Association’s Outstanding Public Transportation System award, competing against other large agencies. This marks the second time within five years that METRO has earned this award, and the third time in its history. Houston Metro has an annual budget of $1.33 Billion and has a monthly ridership of multi millions, which according to you is "a little bit".

[@brianm8846]

I was brought round to the impression that she was not slighting Houston, and that rather she was saying BA was a city where you wouldn't want to own a car at all. I agree with her summation; BA is an old city, comparable to Manhattan, or perhaps inner city Philadelphia. The roads evolved long before cars. Most people take metro, bus, taxi, or the ever popular semi-private remise. -Best B

[@jipagola]

I think her point was that in the States anyone can buy a car and it's just easier to drive. BA is more like Manhattan, where it's a lot easier to just take the subway or hop on a bus to go from A to B.

[@willybobo8846]

The US is a failed society

[@sergiodavid3413]

El sistema de transporte publico en buenos aires es muy completo. Recorre todas las calles. Tenes muchisima movilidad y mas rapido que tener un auto..en buenos aires tenes bus de corta mediana y larga distancia trenes y metro subterraneo q es mucho mas comodo rapido q podes ir en solo minutos de una parte de la ciudad a la otra.

[@_santos13]

People watching… Really? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jipagola]

Hi Melissa! Qué hacé, nena? I was a freelancer for almost 10 years in BA! I'm a digital nomad with a wife and 5 kids :) 15 years not having to commute, shave or get dressed, for the matter :) I do take showers tho :)

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

Thanks for sharing!! You're awesome!

[@usargeko3546]

Que haces NENE! Sos amigo de la Melissa?

[@hassanhadsan7788]

Thankyou so much for this information How i can contact you please 😊

[@tomcatymca]

I mean to say mean women treating us so badly not man I want to correct that on the bottom

[@otrebor5772]

¡Cuántas palabras! Los videos son para ver imágenes, situaciones, experiencias, etc mientras se va relatando el parecer del protagonista, pero aquí hay una abundancia de bla, bla, bla. Y pocas, muy pocas imágenes. No me gustó

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Yes las Malvinas never falklands ..NO NO NO ..never ....UK out 😝😝😝😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@michaelsmith5463]

FYI: I think you said Buenos Aires with a Latin accent like 50 times....we kinda know what city it is, it's in the title

[@jaydensundstrom9640]

I believe constructive criticism can be beneficial for a content creator - however, this comment was condescending and a little rude

[@eaglenoimoto]

Lol it’s a try hard, lower intermediate Spanish accent. High school Spanish grade B at most 😂Much less cringey than Buenos Ayyyries sayers from English speaking countries though.

[@barbaraobach]

Argentina, dangerous then (under Peron) dangerous now ,no ?

[@masterchief-yj7yw]

Way More dangerous now, during perón first and second goverment were the best moments in the country's history (46 to 55)

[@fichinesonline]

no

[@danielchannel27a1]

for her it is a beautiful city because she lives in a million dollar apartment. Most Argentines live very poorly and thousands dream of leaving.

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

I think for many Buenos Aires is a beautiful city. I just wish to share my opinion for others considering moving there as an expat.

[@sergiodavid3413]

Los argentinos vivimos bien. So vos decis q vivimos mal es por que no conoces los demas paises latinoamericanos. Estamos lejos de los estandares europeos pero mejor que latinoamerica. Si hay donde vivir por 10 mil dolares podes comprar buenos terrenos para edificar en la.provincia de buenos aires en zonas muy seguras. Pero todo prefieren vivir amontados en capital. Hay mucho progreso en argentina

[@michaelherman1041]

I don’t think making videos is your thing

[@fredbreitkopf2762]

Buenos Aires is not a great place to live. As a matter of fact most people leave Argentina in the summer and go to Brazil and Uruguay.

[@alexcr3053]

Cities in usa are far worst . United snakes of Africa is collapsing moron !

[@LifebyMelissaAndrew]

It's true a lot of people leave the city in the summer for holidays however I still think it's a great city for people to live.

[@agme8045]

Well yes, people go on vacation during summer. And Brazil has amazing beaches, its no brainer why porteños like to go there on holiday. Buenos aires does not have beaches, nor lakes or any of the typical summer activities. So people in general rather leave for the summer and stay at their summer houses in “la costa” (the Atlantic coast) or some people go and stay at their quintas (countryside houses). The most common vacation spots are Cordoba, Patagonia (in winter people go skiing there, but during summer the lakes are amazing too) and of course the costa. But people also go to mendoza, salta, etc. Uruguay is very expensive so only some people are able to actually afford going to Punta del Este. Brazil is quite insecure so people are kinda discouraged from going there, plus theres lots of dengue mosquitoes and people just prefer to avoid those situations.

[@marm317]

Buenos aires es una gran ciudad para vivir, es maravillosa! Y si la gente se va en verano es porque la mayoria pide sus vacaciones en esa fecha y busca lugares de playa debido a las altas temperaturas.

[@alavalle69]

On summer, we leave to Brazil, Uruguay or to our own touristic spots because Buenos Aires doesnt have sea shore!!!! Argentina is a big country with lots of beautiful touristic spots to go for vacation or to move. I was born in Buenos Aires, but I moved to a litle city by the Atlantic coast. We have big cities, huge mountains, glaciars, Huge Iguazu Falls, deserts, woods, etc.

[@californiadoll6273]

The video was pointless because EVERYTHING you said applies to EVERY CITY/ COUNTRY!

[@VINCI52]

She did say, Houston Texas is not like BA. There are many cities, specially in the US, that are not like BA.