Latest update on Argentina | Health Care, Money, cost of living, protests and more

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  • A conversation with our friends living in Buenos Aires. Local's thoughts on changes in Argentina today.

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  • @adrianalibre4876
    @adrianalibre4876 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    I have been living as a retired expat in BA for a while now. Your video is 100% spot on. Am still enjoying melbecs & ribeyes at incredible savings. Demonstrations are peaceful for the most part & typically in front of Plaza de Mayo.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Adriana, we also love the ribeye and malbec. 🍷 We really appreciate you confirming our findings, especially about the demonstrations.

    • @kevinstrong7520
      @kevinstrong7520 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Is it difficult to secure a long term lease 6-12 months?

    • @adrianalibre4876
      @adrianalibre4876 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kevinstrong7520 You can get a 6 month lease on a place if you offer to pay in USD & pay 6 months in advance.

  • @jasatx2024
    @jasatx2024 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    The private hospitals you’re talking about are called “clínicas privadas” en Español. You only get services in a determined facility for doctors that only serve that health care facility. The private system is very similar in various Latin-American countries but different to the American health care system.

    • @CarlosOmarMaidana
      @CarlosOmarMaidana 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Argentina is part of America, same as the United States is. Just FYI.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you.

  • @vegas_vince1238
    @vegas_vince1238 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    i am leaving the United States at the end of the year to work remote. Argentina is one of the countries I am looking at. The time zone difference is much better than that in Asia. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

  • @Whathetruthis
    @Whathetruthis 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    We, my wife and I, spend 4 months in BA. I got a tooth ache and even though I have international insurance I paid in cash. I saw a dentist four times all together. Eventually I had to get the tooth pulled and it cost me $120 for the dentist and $22 for medicine. Although the dentist charged me $60 to pull the tooth I paid him $100! He was great.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Getting a tooth pulled in Canada needs an oral surgeon, and youi're immediately upwards of $800+

  • @dimitrygroningen
    @dimitrygroningen 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you!

  • @horstbrunner1684
    @horstbrunner1684 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good Update

  • @kabrink64
    @kabrink64 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    thanks, excellent video

  • @joseeduardobtesh1651
    @joseeduardobtesh1651 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    "Everyone is happy". wth the president ...he has no clue.

    • @cropduster8798
      @cropduster8798 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      When the IMF applauds what he's doing the alarm bells should be a ringing. He's doing what the globalist bankers want. He'll soon be selling all the farmland to Monsanto.

    • @moirbasso7051
      @moirbasso7051 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      not treating cancer might make the patient 'happy,' but I'd rather be living. As Milei said:
      “You can’t give shit leftists an inch; if you give them an inch, they will use it to destroy you. You can’t negotiate with leftards; you don’t negotiate with trash, because they will end you…
      If you are on the other side, they will ruin you. They don’t care if they ruin your whole life. Why? Only because you don’t think like them. And do you know what’s the good part in all of this? Because, since to ‘err is human;’ since everyone can be mistaken, they FORCE US TO BE BETTER. And since we are getting better than them; SINCE WE ARE CRUSHING THEM IN THE CULTURAL BATTLE…
      We’re not only superior Economically, We are MORALLY Superior, we are aesthetically superior, we are BETTER THAN THEM AT EVERYTHING!
      …And that TRIGGERS them! Since they can’t beat us with real arguments, they just use the repressive apparatus of the STATE, with loads of TAXPAYER MONEY to DESTROY US… And yet they’re STILL LOSING!!” - Javier Milei, President of Argentina
      th-cam.com/video/kjWgnkF2ANw/w-d-xo.html

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Clearly everyone can't be happy with any political figure. Likely just talking about his own friends and family.

    • @moirbasso7051
      @moirbasso7051 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@laptopseniors I'm sorry. I thought you two were thinking individuals, not Canadian bigots.

    • @cropduster8798
      @cropduster8798 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hope you saw my reply before YT deleted it for too much truth.

  • @alkubbo1291
    @alkubbo1291 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hi guys! Thank you for the update. Keep safe - Abrazos

  • @tjamieson7238
    @tjamieson7238 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank You you for the update! I’m still looking to soft land in Chapala area next spring. My house is for sale with plans to put money into 10 year bonds. Thanks to your video I can retire early!!! I figured out a way even if house doesn’t sale. Happy Dance! Best to you both! Ted in Seattle 🌈

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hi Ted 😁 congratulations 🎉 👏🏻🥂 woohoo 🙌 we are thrilled that we helped you retire early! Which video was it? Our friends lived at Lake Chapala 5-6 years and we are planning a video on their experience so I hope you’ll stay with us for that.

    • @tjamieson7238
      @tjamieson7238 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve watched several videos by you however it was the one with the ten year bond graph that put everything into motion. Now I’m hearing about Mexican Bonds. From what I’ve gleaned they pay higher and you can pull your money out at anytime. Definitely more research there first. 😁

  • @James-uk8dx
    @James-uk8dx 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    As always, you two look fantastic! Thanks for the great presentation. A common denominator in all of this is a stable dollar. Fingers crossed here in the US that at years end cooler heads will prevail and the train will stay on track. Peace.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, James for watching and for your lovely complimentS We are with you in your hopes for the future but we think the smart thing is to have a Plan B. Take care.

  • @vanhalen45
    @vanhalen45 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    As an American we are very suspicious of hospitals given the overbilling and high costs associated with ER stays, out of network charges and other horrible billing practices.
    I love your presentation on insurance / doctor visits / anecdotes about hospitals.
    Scenarios in Argentina (Buenos Aires only):
    1) Self insure and pay with one's own cash. Is this too risky? Can gigantic uffordable bills come about for ER / Hear attack / accident / cancer treatment ? Is this recommended?
    2) Only travel accident / travel sickness insurance adequate? So, no pre existing conditions covered right? Also, no coverage for cancer treatment, etc. Just accidents and incidental tropical diseases? Is this insurance alone advisable?
    3) Travel Medical insurance (internationally obtained or locally). I believe this covers the accidental stuff in item 2 above AND general diseases. Is this the best plan of action for a family moving there?

  • @williammacqueen1418
    @williammacqueen1418 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you very much for your info and channel!

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We really appreciate you, too, Bill.

  • @dansullivan1246
    @dansullivan1246 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Great info, great couple...

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We appreciate you too, Dan. 😃

  • @randall8379
    @randall8379 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hundreds of thousands of people turned out to protest attempts to cut public university subsidies; the average pension (equivalent to USA Social Security) is under USD $200. Salaries are very low. Supermarkets are not cheap for people on these incomes; health insurance rates have soared forcing a lot of people to drop private care and turn to inadequate public hospitals; people are struggling.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Randall, you’re absolutely right that life is very difficult for local Argentinians now. They don’t have the benefit of starting with US currency so they really are struggling and it’s very sad. we direct our information towards Xpats mainly, and by no means wish to demean the struggles of the Argentinian workers, it is a real struggle. Our hope is that these necessary changes are temporary, and Will soon make life much better for everyone. Thank you for watching and leaving your comment.

    • @randall8379
      @randall8379 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@laptopseniors I'm sorry it seems I expressed myself poorly. I was aware that you are directing this to potential expats. What I can not understand is why a FAMILY from a country like the US would want to emigrate to Argentina and live on a modest income. By a family I assume you are referring to an adult couple with at least one child. Having USD is an advantage but the dollar has far less buying power than it had six months ago. Even middle class Argentines of moderate means send their children to private school. Have you checked fees, especially for the better schools that expats from the US are likely to prefer? Then there is private health care which every legally employed person in this country receives and needs (the public system being poor with the possible exception of the Fernandez which is good for a lot of emergencies but otherwise is overwhelmed ). Incidentally, if you are aged 65+ private health care is almost impossible to get and is expensive. Middle class families have cars, particularly professional people. They need them when they don't live in the urban centre. Industrial goods are expensive. Try buying quality furniture, appliances, electronics. Argentina is unpredictable. Policies can change quickly. This is not Mexico with large tight knit expat communities in places like Ajijic and San Miguel d'Allende and a more stable economy.. If you're a person who works by distance, paid in USD or euros Buenos Aires is a great place in many respects. If you're a single pensioner, you like the culture, appreciate all the high quality classical music, performing arts, theatre, museums, cafes and restaurants, BA might be an option if you have an adequate income, can get health insurance, speak the language and are flexible enough to cope with a very unpredictable country. Anyone considering emigrating to Argentina needs to visit for a few months and take a close look.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@randall8379 It's a hard hard decision sometimes for many. We hear that a LOT. For those with a pension of say....35k USD, in the US or Canada it's exceedingly difficult to make ends meet. Whereas 40k basically anywhere from the US to Antartica is going to be ok. Hence gambling on a new country. Even Argentina because the choice might be out on the street in Maryland, or a nice 1 bedroom in Mendoza. As for a whole family with young ones, I guess the decision might be the same although it's going to be much tougher unless they're coming with skills sorely in need AND they speak Spanish. Their situation drives it all. Which is probably why so many young Ukrainians and Russians are now in Argentina with families or starting families. Their driver is war that they want no part of.

    • @randall8379
      @randall8379 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@laptopseniors I wasn't thinking of Ukranians or Russians who have indeed been emigrating to Argentina. I have heard that most come as tourists and then remain, hoping to get residence visas. Quite a few Russian women have given birth in Argentine hospitals which gives the child a right to Argentine citizenship and expedites the parents' residence application. Their situation is one of urgency of course. I assumed that your audience is largely North American. In the case of North Americans, most will want to enter with a residence visa. My understanding is that this requires a guaranteed income of close to $2,000 USD a month but you might know more than I do. I'd also assumed that most of your audience are retired people. US retirees should consider that they will lose their Medicare benefits. Additionally, some would lose Medicaid and various public assistance programmes that exist in the US. I think this would be similar for Canadians who have universal health care and other social benefits. No matter what skills one has and how good their Spanish, without legal status work would be nearly impossible to find. It's hard enough for citizens. Can someone at risk of being homeless in Maryland really manage to get permission to live in Argentina, pay the air fare and survive even for a few months in a strange country?

  • @johnway9853
    @johnway9853 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Made it to the end, will be back. Cheers folks.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love IT! Thanks John 😊

  • @brilliantblue4366
    @brilliantblue4366 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thanks for the Argentina updates. I would like to head down there in a few months. Looking forward to additional good tips and tricks. Blessings to you.

  • @user-of7qe8kv1w
    @user-of7qe8kv1w 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Great video again. Healthcare info + specific hospital names was very practical and informative, exchange info peso-usd: good to hear it has stabilized). Glad to hear that most Argentines are supporting Milei. We are awaiting for the Argentine embassy here in Panamá City to deliver my wife a visa. Patience is tested…….. Anyway, thanks and I will definitely keep following you seniors. Ciao again from Bella Vista🙋🏼‍♂️

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hola Bella Vista. 😃 your support and comments inspire us to keep on. Thank you for staying with us. 🙏 and let us know how it goes.

  • @virtualinfluencer
    @virtualinfluencer 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Good stuff. I hear about plastic surgery in Argentina. Could you do an episode on that some day? PLEASE

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We've heard that too. If we run across someone who's had it done or a Dr., yeah. Great idea. For us though, never had any work done so not much knowledge of that area.

  • @WeDidntExpectthis
    @WeDidntExpectthis 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good update! I am wondering if you both might head back down to Argentina yourselves in the future to live?

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We're heading back this winter for a visit and filming. But, no permanently. We're too old and it's too far compared to Panama.

  • @victormarquez1443
    @victormarquez1443 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Great info! Thanks for making this great content. I was wondering if president Milei is planning to change Argentina to a territorial tax system. Have you heard anything about it? Thanks again for such a great and informative content. 👍🏻👏🏻

    • @user-of7qe8kv1w
      @user-of7qe8kv1w 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I am also interested in this question/answer. Good one👍

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the kudos and a great question , Vic. At the moment they tax worldwide income and we hope with the international affiliates Milei has supporting him he may set up tax treaties. It would seem that he should make immigration more appealing to expats which would put the possibility of a territorial tax system low on his list of priorities. It’s still anyone’s guess though.

  • @mariuszszymoniak6663
    @mariuszszymoniak6663 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Really skewed perspective. I think half of Argentina would disagree

    • @salal2007
      @salal2007 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Totally agree...

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Definitely many would disagree Marius, but he must have had more than 1/2 the votes to win the election. On a scale of 1-10, Argentina got itself down to a 1 economically from past ideas and policies. To continue those would be insane. Drastic changes had to made. Will they work? Who knows. But things look like their getting better slowly. Unfortunately many many people will suffer to get the country even back into the 5 or 6 range (out of 10). People will blame the new guy for the changes and trying to fix things when in reality the country should be super mad at the past politicians who made it get this bad. Those who voted for the past people are the ones who kept all this going. They're just as much to blame as the politicians themselves for putting up with it.

    • @randall8379
      @randall8379 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@laptopseniors They did vote for change when they voted Macri into power but he was ineffective. A 100% pure capitalist state does not exist anywhere in the world. Argentina needs to find a balance, not extremes.

  • @karensibal3314
    @karensibal3314 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Really awesome video, appreciate the Canadian perspective, super helpful.

  • @katkinson2989
    @katkinson2989 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Interesting and informative, thank you!

  • @trippbabbitt7960
    @trippbabbitt7960 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It would be interesting to make comparisons of the cost of staples between the US and Argentina. I believe you have done this - more anecdotally - before. Also, restaurant comparisons. Thanks, interesting and informative video.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi. We would but it’s changing so fast. We really appreciate your comments 😊.

    • @adrianalibre4876
      @adrianalibre4876 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Today, ribeye at butcher was 12,900 pesos per kilo. Kilo is 2.2 pounds. About $5.87. My favorite melbec from Cafayate still at Chinos for 3,000 peos or about $3.00.

    • @adrianalibre4876
      @adrianalibre4876 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think ribeyes today in usa is about $15

    • @adrianalibre4876
      @adrianalibre4876 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nothing else interests me😂

    • @mtngrl5859
      @mtngrl5859 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@adrianalibre4876 That's per pound not Kilo. Depending on the quality of ribeye it can increase to $25/pound.

  • @p.c.h.6721
    @p.c.h.6721 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank you! I'm in the process of getting the Argentinian passport as my mom was born there, so Argentina is now on my radar. I appreciate all the information. Keep the videos coming 👍

  • @RSANDO1084
    @RSANDO1084 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How are the Dental facilities in Argentina

    • @boink800
      @boink800 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Top quality.

    • @randall8379
      @randall8379 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@boink800 Yes but you need to know where you are going, as anywhere in the world.

  • @prodiusm8060
    @prodiusm8060 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Where else can you get real news like this?

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi. Great question! It helps to have close friends with a similar mindset who live there 😆 and actively follow current events. The only way to top that is to be there, and we plan to return if we can swing it.

  • @willserrano2446
    @willserrano2446 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Tell us about ,cost of housing and interview locals about locations in the city, where safety is st a reasonable level, local TV in Spanish
    Two bedroom apartments, price ..
    Salutations from Seattle Washington USA

    • @randall8379
      @randall8379 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Normal, not short term leases? Normal leases require a guarantor. Or do you mean to buy?

  • @vanhalen45
    @vanhalen45 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So, would you say that a family of 4 could live "decently" no luxuriously in BA for say....$1800 USD per month?

    • @randall8379
      @randall8379 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No. Try buying a car, furnishing a home, buying appliances. Then there is the need for private school.

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's likely low for BA, but in other cities in Buenos Aires you could do that. $3000 would surely do it. I've seen apartments (brand new being built) where a 1 bedroom in Villa Crespo (decent hood) is around 150k to buy. Then of course food etc. You don't need a car. Public transport in BA is superb and cheap. And then there's the typical income of an typical BA resident. That's going to be UNDER 30k a year. So...I'd ball park around $2200 - 2500 or obviously more to have a nice life there.

    • @randall8379
      @randall8379 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@laptopseniors Where is Villa Cresta? I have never heard of it. It's a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires? Middle class families in Argentina DO own cars. If you don't live in a centrally located area of Buenos Aires such as Retiro, Recoleta, Palermo, Barrio Norte you NEED a car. A family would be quite limited without one. You are correct that most residents live with less than USD $30,000 a year -- I'd say FAR less however one has to ask WHY a family from a country like the US would want to live in Argentina on a limited income. Everything is very unstable. You must factor in the costs of health insurance, private school for children (the state system is not adequate, nor are public hospitals) but above all there is the unpredictability of the country. It might make sense for a single pensioner - but a family of foreigners coming from a country like the US?

    • @laptopseniors
      @laptopseniors  วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@randall8379 Sorry Randall. You're right. Doesn't exist. It's Villa Crespo. Trying to answer so many comments all at once, sometimes cities blend together. Similar name to a Panama City neighborhood.

  • @DanielFernandez-jv7jx
    @DanielFernandez-jv7jx 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for this excellent information! Would you have any idea how to check if my medications are available in Argentina?

    • @boink800
      @boink800 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Your medications would be available in Argentina for a much better price.

  • @jaylinn416
    @jaylinn416 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for this interesting video. Javier Millei is the most important politician in South and North Americas. He is the future!

  • @alessandroalessandro4656
    @alessandroalessandro4656 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Forza Milei