Am adventurist American solo traveler and lived in Buenos Aires all of 2023. By choice each month moved to different part of town using Airbnb. Always nice studios with kitchen in safe and beautiful neighborhoods next to public transport approx $450-$650 p/mo.
I lived in Buenos Aires for nearly 10 years. Everything is negotiable in Argentina. US dollars are king especially now. If you have friends they can give you great information if you can afford to pay a year advance with an option for another year you will get great deals. And see if can find apartments that are paid in Argentina pesos. I saw a one bedroom apartment in New building in a good neighborhood it had a pool a gym and 24 hours security with WFI for 100,000 Argentina pesos a month. In the blue rate that is about 300 US dollars a month.
No I cant but there are many websites that you can search but remember on these websites apartments in Argentina are more expensive because they are catering to foreign people with excess to dollars or other strong foreign currencies the best way to find an affordable apartment in Buenos Aires is to rent an airbnb for a month and walk around the different neighborhoods and find one you like and see if an apartment is available at the price you are willing to pay you will be surprised how affordable apartments in Buenos Aires are but it will take a little effort and research try and find locals they can be very helpful I hope this information is helpful 😀.
@@markrush2319 Hi - great info! When you say to go around the different neighbourhoods to find a place, do they put a sign in their windows with a whats app number? Or did you need to speak to the security guard of each building to ask if there was a rental in the building? Thanks!
@WeDidntExpectthis No, you need to go to the local grocery stores, restaurants, bars, or just talk to people you may meet in Buenos Aires. The people in Buenos Aires are very friendly and helpful in my experience in Buenos Aires. This is advice for someone who is planning a long-term stay in Buenos Aires. If you speak Spanish it will be much easier. Good luck to you.
Another great post Nicki. It's obvious that you're an experienced traveler, and your videos are informative, well-researched, and packed with the details other experienced travelers need to know. Oddly enough, this video made me feel much better about using Airbnb (and paying more for the convenience) for our upcoming 3 month stay. This is way too much time, effort, risk for us for a relatively short stay while working full-time. However, for longer stays, this is the way!
Hi David, thank you so much for your comment! :) That's awesome, I'm really glad you feel better about your choice. I think it's important to know what's out there and know your options. There are definitely many moments where I would rather pay more for the convenience of something. Especially if you're coming with more spending power from your country, then paying for the convenience is completely worth a peaceful mind. I'm glad to have been on your journey to help you cement your decision. Enjoy BA! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff amazing how much thiught and care u put in the reply to your comments. Truly impressive. Wanted to underline this, and I rarely compliment. V good.
Could you mabye explain, what this "3 year lease/contract-" thing means? As you dont pay the rent for 3 years, what does it mean when you move out after, say, 6 months? do they keep some of your deposit?
Hi Johnny! So legally speaking, landlords are supposed to enter into a 3-year contract. I guess the government thinks they are protecting someone with this law, but most people hate it. Usually renters don't want to be locked in that long, and landlords don't either because of the rapidly rising inflation. But alas, the law exists. That said, some apartments we looked at were willing to do a shorter contract (since it benefitted them financially). In the case of breaking the contract, it's generally like this. There is no fee to break the contract if you stay for at least 6 months but give 2 months notice. I'm honestly unclear if you lose your deposit in this case or not. If you leave before the 6th month mark, you usually have to pay a fee, something like 1.5 months rent to break the contract, and you most likely lose your deposit. Hope that helps! Sorry I can't provide even more concrete info. Argentina is a very confusing place because so much is done off book. For example, most real estate agents will charge a one month commission (or 20% of the total contract), even though that is completely illegal. But everyone does it, so I guess the government just turns a blind eye?
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff wow you really do care about the guys posting comments, wow! thanks very much. yeah, 2 months notice seems fine, in germany its 3 months. and if you do rent a "alquiler temporal", as seen on conlallave, that fee that you would have to pay falls flat, right? also those are already furnished. maybe its the better choice when +-100 dollars isnt that big a thing, right? :-p thnks once more for your "customer support" haha!
@@JohnnyRockermeier hahah Yeah of course I care! :) About the 2 months, that was the case with my apartment, but you should definitely double check with where you're renting from to see if it's the same case. I actually have a friend here who is starting a small business to help foreigners find housing. If you would like me to connect you, find me on instagram: NickiPostsStuff. I can put you in contact with him. He's from Argentina but speaks both Spanish and English perfectly, and is very trustworthy!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff - That's stale news from last year...Since 2024 there's a new Government in office, and the Rentals Laws have been changed a lot.
@@lindaatkinson3962 Thanks for your update. Do you know what has changed since Nicki's post? The info is appreciated. Even just your opinion from what you have heard - we won't take it as 'concrete'. Thanks in advance.
Thank you so much for this and the other videos. I'm seriously considering moving to Buenos Aires in the next ear and this is incredibly helpful. I love the way you give detailed advice about apartments, the rental process, ways to meet the fiador requirement, agency names, and alternatives to everything. I have them marked for reference and will return to them.
Hi Dan! Thank you so much. I'm really happy to hear that the videos have been helpful for you! :) Good luck on your move to BA. It's a really great place. Is there anything else about the city that you're curious about that you haven't been able to find?
I was born in BA but came to the US many years ago. My parents were lucky to have been able to come , legally, in the late 60s. The rest of family, aunts, uncles , cousins, etc. were not so lucky. They stayed because they had professions that made it impossible for them to start over ( especially lawyers). Unless you are earning US $ while living in Argentina I would recommend you test the waters, and see if you can tolerate the rate of inflation which is the worst in the world, political corruption and no middle class. I have a cousin who works for ESPN in Buenos Aires, unfortunately he doesn’t speak English , much to his disadvantage . He obviously makes a mediocre salary since he’s been living in a one bedroom apartment for 20 years, with a wife and two kids. Things are not greener on the other side. Study the country well before making a drastic move. I love Argentina , but I’m happy when I’m back home, in the US.
Oh my Nicki! I'm so glad I found your channel. As a 27 year old who started questioning the default path, your story resonated with me. Your story has given my DM dreams the wings its needed to do a 2 month trip in Buenos Aires next month. Thank you for your insights :)
Hi DM! Thank you so much. I'm really happy to hear the info has been helpful. I hope you enjoy your time in BA! It's such a fantastic city. I think it was you who just bought me 3 coffees as well. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I truly and genuinely appreciate your support.
This is great! Just came back from a 3 week visit. Toured the country and spent the last 10 days in the city with my wife and her family. It was our first time meeting them, and we loved them and the city so much, that were actually considering a move. Informative vids like this are a definite help!
This video is truly exceptional. I can applaud your acute knowledge, tips, wisdom. Better than a professional on TV travel show. Mastery of domain knowledge. If u have friends who can produce content in Peru and Dr, plz inform.
Nicki your video is great. It has been up a year and I know that things have changed. Do have updated information? This is an absolutely wonderful service you have provided to anyone wanting to come to Buenos Aires.
Yes things have definitely changed in a year... In terms of prices, for foreigners to find an apartment costing 400 usd, is a lot harder! Many charge a price and "gastos" paid by tenant or "tope en electricidad".
Thank you for this video. Me and my husband are moving to Argentina next month and looking for apartment. Already checked the prices on AirBnb and decidet to try something else.
So happy to hear it was helpful, Alexandra! Good luck. I hope you find the right apt for you! I have had the best luck with the Mercado Libre route when finding apts.
Thanks for this video Nicki! So helpful!! My wife and I are planning to visit (and maybe make BA our 2nd home) in the coming months and this info helped us out a lot. We're excited to be able to start exploring the city and get to know it better! ;))
Hi, 👋 I just found this video. Good stuff. I spent a month in BA last summer. Loved it. I've been retired for seven years now. Take my Winters in Phoenix. And my Summers in Guadalajara. But because of the cool climate. I think I'd like to switch Guad for BA. Straight up, where should I go to acquire a six month rental. Not knowing any locals to co-sign for me. But I can pay the six months up front. I'd appreciate any specific help you could give. Beyond what's in the video of course. Agency names, people, etc... Thanks in advance 😊
I know this video is a year old. I'm watching it again, hoping to influence you onto making another video, a video of the neighborhood of the apartment you found, with a two hundred dollar price, it had two bedrooms and a maids quarters. I don't expect much. I can fix it up. This is a good video! I'm heading down there this coming week.
I know you may not be in Argentina anymore since this was a year ago, but I'd love to learn more about taxes there - from what I could tell they do tax worldwide income at a huge rate (after the first 12 mo). I'd like to consider retiring there, but that is a huge amount of tax out of a fixed pension amount.
Yes, absolutely! It really just depends on what you like. Hotels are fine, and better if you can pay in cash upon arrival. Airbnb is fine too, it's just more expensive.
This’s very useful; thanks very much Unrelated: are you aware that you speak with your eyebrows raised? There must be so much tension in your forehead. I used to do it, too, so I try to help others who do it; you just need to check in with yourself while talking and see if you’re doing it or not, and if you are, relax that forehead!
Hola Nikki! Mira: wish I’d seen this before I looked for my BA apartment! As with any city you have to know the ins & outs. What I quickly discovered, maybe these tips will help your viewers? The chance of anyone getting back on an apartment is nil to none: owners/agents get so many enquiries on every listing. I’ve found +/- 90% of apartments on zonaprop or Argenprop connected to an agency. This time I’m back for a year with a long term visa. I used Alternativa because I could start the rental process from abroad with a $70 deposit to hold the apartment. The realtor shows you the apartment-if you like it then you pay Alternativa one month rent fee, and on move in 1st & last to the owner. Not sure if you mentioned?: rent is paid in USD ONLY. If the apartment lists rent in pesos it’s converted @ official rate, not blue market for foreigners. I would love to know your strategies how to get a 1-2 year lease in pesos (since that would be a lot $ to bring, and pesos are easy to get @ Western Union @ blue market rate). Gracias! p.s. major bummer with your phone being stolen. Ditto-in Boca. I tell any/everyone to stay away from Boca period: it’s #1 most dangerous place in BA!!! replacing my iPhone I paid a hefty 40% more vs US. I went for a iPhone mini-fits snugly deep in my front pocket or money belt. How to chip your phone in Argentina could be a whole other video 😮
Hi Patrick! You definitely have to know the ins and outs. It's so interesting because my experience has been completely different from yours when it comes to finding an apt. Did you message in English or Spanish? Perhaps they don't respond as much if it's in English? I'm not sure. I always message in Spanish. Just last week I was actually messaging a bunch of different ads about apartments and nearly every single one responded to me. Including a woman from Alternativa. When I spoke with her about the apt, we only discussed the price in pesos, never in USD. And she said to bring pesos to the first meeting to put down a deposit in case I was interested in it. I have never actually paid for an apt in USD here, except for the very first one. The only reason for that was because the owner lived in Miami, so I just Venmo'd him and that was easier. But other than that, I've always paid in pesos. In Cordoba, I just paid via a bank transfer. The landlord gave me her bank info, I went to the bank atm and deposited it directly to her. Then I sent the receipt. It was super easy. I have never talked to any apartment about paying in USD here. The apt I'm living in currently, I found on Mercado Libre. We pay in pesos. One difference, and an advantage I have here, is that my boyfriend is Argentine. So we used his family for the garantia and his DNI. But we looked at a ton of places, and every single one was charging in pesos, which we would pay via a bank transfer. Thanks so much about my phone. It has been a serious bummer. But I finally got a new phone and I feel partially back to normal! haha Luckily my family was coming down, coincidentally, a month after the robbery. So I was able to purchase a new phone online, and had my sister pick it up and bring it down to me, saving myself that hefty fee you had to pay! Thanks for your comment! :)
thanks for this video! sad that videos on low cost safe Argentina don't get much views, but a dude with a selfie stick in tourist trap Medellin gets millions of views. I look forward to returning this(their) summer! thoughts on solodueno and zonaprop?
Hi Peter, thanks so much for your comment! I know the exact kind of videos you mean! :) I actually do not know solodueno. I’ve contacted zona prop a few times, but I never actually used their services in the end. I found Mercado libre to be the most helpful. I have a friend who is starting a business to help foreigners find housing in BA, so if you want his contact info just let me know. Send me a DM on IG, and let me know it’s you! :) @NickiPostsStuff
Hi! thanks for your video it was super helpful! I'm moving to Buenos Aires next year from London to study abroad for a year at Torcuato Di Tella. Do you have any recommendations for neighbourhoods for a 19 year old girl near(ish) to the university as choosing somewhere seems daunting when I've never been to the country! Also, looking at the websites are the prices listed per week or per month as I can't seem to find where it says! Thanks for all the great info!
Love how detailed you got with this Nicki, amazing. Just booked my ticket but unfortunately I’m not sure how long I’ll want to stay in the city, so 3-6 months is even too much for me. Any alternatives to Airbnb for stays of 1 month or less? Thanks in advance..
Don't suppose you could recommend a real estate agent? Is it usual that nobody gets back to you when inquiring about apartments? I've use FB and the other sites you mentioned.
Hi DM! I'm so sorry to hear that nobody has gotten back to you! That's very frustrating. I used Mercado Libre to find my apartments, both in BA and Cordoba. It was dueño directo, so unfortunately I don't have a real estate agent to recommend. I did experience that when I was looking for an apartment on Airbnb at the beginning of the year. Nobody seemed to respond to my messages or even requests to stay. They just were ignored and eventually timed out, which has never happened in any other country before. Just keep trying, maybe takes just a bit more persistence. I'm so sorry it's been so difficult! Best of luck!
But is it safe to do that? I mean Airbnb kinda gives you peace of mind when it comes to weird stuff or just inaccurate things with the apartment. And also, my boyfriend's American and he's coming here for the summer! We already booked an Airbnb apartment in Mar del Plata, but still need one for the first days we'll be in Buenos Aires, just for three nights! What is the best option in that case?
You're right. Airbnb does give you peace of mind. In that way, it does at times feel safer, so I totally get you. I personally have never had any issue using those other sites, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. I found my apartment in Cordoba from Mercado Libre. It was a great apartment, the host was super helpful, and I paid $250/mo. We found our current apt, with a 3-year contract, also on Mercado Libre. Like I said in the video, Airbnb is totally fine. It's just more expensive. But you could also check out Mercado Libre to see if you find any better deals.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff omg that's sooooo cheap!! My partner paid 371 dollars just for 9 nights in mar del plata 😬 and it was the cheaper option. But yeah, for being the first time i think the peace of mind or Airbnb will do hahaham I'll definitely will check out Mercadolibre for a place to stay in Palermo tho!
@@saiasdlalsdsk1203 For sure, sometimes that peace of mind is just worth it! 371 is a lot for 9 days, but sometimes it's just the way it is, unfortunately! Check out Mercado Libre just in case, you never know. What I like about ML is that a) you don't need to have an account to browse or contact the owner, and that b) you are able to contact the owner directly on whatsapp. It also usually says how long the owner has been 'selling' on the app. So if it's been a few years, you can feel a little bit safer. Don't pay in advance. Just pay in cash when you arrive.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff great! In ML if i pay in cash when we arrive, they don't keep the same price right? Like, if I book now they'll keep the same price for January when we arrive at the place? Or it depends on how the price of the dollar is at the time of arrival?
@@saiasdlalsdsk1203 Hmmm that may change depending on the owner. If you book this far in advance, they will most likely want to receive some kind of seña/deposit. With my Cordoba apt, it was originally 46,000 pesos for the first two months. Then I left for 6 weeks, and came back for another month. When I came back, the price went up to 50,000 pesos because the blue dollar rate changed. But my guess would be that if you make the reservation now, and pay a deposit, the peso amount will be the same.
Hi Kelsea! Depends! My very first apt I paid in USD via Venmo, because the host actually lived in the US. Since then, I've paid in cash for my apartments. I usually do a bank transfer. I don't have an Argentine bank account. I just get their bank info, and then take cash to the ATM of their bank. There are prompts to follow to send the money and deposit the cash into the ATM.
I appreciate your videos! So grateful for them! I'd love your thoughts on this: My 20-year-old college student is coming for 5 1/2 months beginning August 1st for a school exchange. She will be attending UCA in the Puerto Madero area. For a single 20-year-old female is there a certain area relatively close to the school that you would highly recommend or discourage? We have never been to BA so choosing an apartment without seeing the area first is daunting. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!!
I totally get that! The area of Puerto Madero is quite expensive so depending on your budget, it might not be the best place to live, though it is safe and modern. The close areas are San Telmo, Monserrat, and San Nicolás. During the day they are all fine, but the latter are more the “downtown” area, so there is lots going on. Lots of people around, which can be good and bad. BA has great transportation, so you can also consider some options off of a subte line. The green line is considered the safest. Palermo is along the green line and is a really fun area for young people and considered pretty safe. The last stop drops you near the casa rosada, and then your child can walk the 10-12 minutes to Puerto Madero! I also have another video about neighborhoods in BA, which might be helpful. I also suggest watching my most recent video, as there are good tips, but also the phone number of someone who can assist with longer term housing! :) Good luck!
Yes, if you're coming for one week, I suggest checking Mercado Libre. Categoria-->Inmuebles-->alquiler temporarl-->ver mapa. The weather is really nice right now, and only improving as the days go by.
Nicki can I find shared housing In Buenos Aires? Like stay with a family or in Hostel longterm for and affordable price! I would like to find a room for between $100-$200 USD per month is it possible?.
I don't want to say it's IMPOSSIBLE. I'm just not sure. I've never looked for shared housing here, so I can't give you a concrete answer on that. I would try to post something on the Facebook groups asking if anyone has an extra room available. If you want to live with a family, maybe look into something like Helpx or WWOOF and see if there is something you can volunteer for- free housing in exchange for babysitting or something. Good luck!
Hi Savannah! I did not. You need a DNI to actually purchase goods on Mercado Libre, but if you use it to find housing, there is an option to contact the owner directly. Then you can work out the payment situation directly with the owner. When I used Mercado. Libre to find an apt in Cordoba, I contacted the owner directly via whatsapp. Then I paid her with cash via atm deposit at her bank. It was quite simple.
Hi Nicki, thanks for the tips and very useful information. I'm planning to stay in Buenos Aires for a couple months in from late November to December. How early should I start looking for temporary housing in Buenos Aires? Thanks!
Hi Wendy, no problem! :) I would probably start having a look around about 2 months early. It's not absolutely necessary, but just to get a solid understanding of what's out there. You can easily find a place quickly if money doesn't matter. But it will take some time to find something more affordable. Prices in BA are unfortunately going up quite a bit!
Such a good evergreen video, it's a year old but has all the search terms and sites which are key ;)) thank you Staying in San Telmo has been really unpleasant due to security concerns, I don't know if the whole city is like this but watch out. Definitely felt safer in Colombia for example, here they come into Starbucks on the 2nd floor and try to intimidate you at your table while you are working. No security to help. He was touching my food and picked up my hot coffee and started squeezing it. I was wearing my 2000$ jacket so I didn't want to take any risks, would rather lose the coffee but .. omg :( And yes I've been here 2 weeks so it's not a one-off event, you'll be harassed inside restaurants at your table - people demanding a slice of your pizza etc.
Do you think that property prices for apartments will get so low to the point where a personal and secured cash loan in the US of about $30k would be enough to buy an apartment that an expat could then pay for, out of their remote job salary? I saw an apartment for sale for $49,000, does it get cheaper than that?
Hi Muzza, unfortunately I am really unqualified to answer this question. I really don't know much about purchasing a home in Buenos Aires, and I just don't know about purchase prices. So sorry I couldn't help!
How on earth do you find a garantia? And how do you get a dni? It's all well and good saying you can get cheaper apartments, but if it's not possible to do, then what's the point?
Yeah I totally get your frustration. Everything is easier if you know people of course. The garantia needs to be someone that is local and owns property in BA. So ask around with your local friends. Some companies will do it for a fee. Getting the DNI is a process you'll need to start with migraciones. That said, there are some apartments who will rent to a foreigner without those things if you're willing to pay several months in advance. You can also speak to inmobiliaria companies who will charge you a fee, but can help you get a place without DNI/garantia. Finding housing in CABA takes time and a lot of patience. Unfortunately there is no simple answer unless you're willing to pay more. More money/low effort OR less money/high effort.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff unfortunately I don't know anyone! I was last in Argentina 15 years ago, and am planning on going back long term later this year.
@@BonMooney Check listings on Zonaprop, Argenprop, and Alternativa. Lots of inmobiliaria companies list properties there and you can speak with them directly. Otherwise, you can walk into any physical inmobiliaria in town and ask about listings. There are several in each neighborhood. There is one in San Telmo that I found to be really helpful and honest. I *think* it's this one at: matteraprop dot com dot ar. (Av. San Juan 804, C1103 CABA, Argentina). Also, I found that at Quartier San Telmo apartments (Chacabuco & Juan Garay) was renting apt's for 6mo-1 year without a garantia if you were willing to pay everything in advance. You could go there and ask to speak with someone about that. I hope that helps! :)
@@BonMooney I totally get that. That's how I felt going back last year after 16 years away. Since it's Argentina, there are definitely ways around getting a garantia of someone you know personally.
I’m hoping to retire in Argentina. How do you provide a DNI if you just got there and are applying for residency? I will stay at an Airbnb after arriving and then try to find an apartment
Hi...Very nice and informative content. Are these local websites cater for booking 3-4 nights stay? can you suggest any websites for booking accommodation for 3-4 nights in Ushusa and EI calafate? The local websites were super cheap in Black forest region of Germany.
I have found the best website for local stays is Mercado Libre. But I have found more luck with it outside of Buenos Aires. It worked great for me in Cordoba and other places. Also, while traveling, I'll often look up hotels on Google Maps and then contact them directly via whatsapp or phone call.
Hi Nicky. How are you. I am new watching your videos. We recently moved to Cuenca Ecuador. But It is not like I expected. I am very disappointed. We are family of 4 we are looking for future move and we are looking into Argentina. How can I get direct contact with you. We are from Nashville tn. Thank you for all your help. We are very interested to get to know more expats like you to help us out.
Hey there Anicee, I'm so sorry that you don't like Cuenca. I've heard such good things. I would suggest that you first join the FB group called Expat Hub. Peruse all the posts there. It will definitely give you a good idea of what life is like living in BA. Also check out my other videos which should be really helpful for a potential move! :)
Then think twice before moving to BA, i lived in many cities through different countries and it was worst experience by far. It's ok for tourism, but to live there in it's economy and development can be a nightmare. Btw what's bad about Ecuador i wonder?
@0:44 31 USD a night is not expensive when you compare BA to a similarly sized Metropolitan, I'm sure you are aware of. But besides that I have no disagreements and appreciate the vid
Will you still require a DNI for short term rentals? I'm from the States and I'm planning on staying there for 2 months tops so would it even be possible for me to acquire a DNI?
Hey Christian. You do NOT need the DNI for short term rentals. You definitely don't need to get a DNI for just two months. I'm not sure you could even get it that fast anyways. You'll find some downfalls to not having one since it makes life easier, but you can absolutely exist no problem without one. I still don't have one.
Where do you live? Good neighbors for young families with lots of strollers but at the same time alive? (Like condesa mexico city or chamberi in Madrid)
I'm going to BA in May for only a week. Would you recommend going past airbnb for my stay for only a few days? Most of the recommendations of people going past airbnb/hotels are all longer term stays(months to years).
Tbh, if it's just one week, I think a hotel or Airbnb is the best/easiest option. The other options are time consuming and take a lot more effort. It's worth it if you're staying more long term, but it might be worth it to just do Airbnb for the one week.
There are some companies you can pay to do it. Or try to find friends who are willing to do it. Or try to find an apt you can pay several months in advance for, and they might allow you to skip it.
Hi Nicky. At 6:35 you mention a certain area. I am trying hard to type that in but i don’t know how to spell it. Could you help out? Thanks in advance!
ojo, no confundir buenos aires con la capital federal, s que el turista no tiene por que saberlo pero agregamos un poco de historia, buenos aires es la provincia, como todas las demas provincias que componen la republica argentina, la zona autonoma y autarquica de la capital federal fue creada mucho tiempo despues y como fue posicionada sobra la provincia de buenos aires lleva el nombre buenos aires seguidos de ciudad autonoma, por eso se la llama ciudad autonoma de buenos aires (CABA) o simplemente capital federal. a sus habitantes se los llama porteños y a los habitantes de buenos aires se los llama bonaerenses. por lo cual cuando solo decimos buenos aires nos referimos a la provincia, NO a la capital federal
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Hello. How do you make a living in Argentina? Just curious. Thank you
Am adventurist American solo traveler and lived in Buenos Aires all of 2023. By choice each month moved to different part of town using Airbnb. Always nice studios with kitchen in safe and beautiful neighborhoods next to public transport approx $450-$650 p/mo.
Great info thanks! Can you remember what neighbourhood the $450 place was located in?
I lived in Buenos Aires for nearly 10 years. Everything is negotiable in Argentina. US dollars are king especially now. If you have friends they can give you great information if you can afford to pay a year advance with an option for another year you will get great deals. And see if can find apartments that are paid in Argentina pesos. I saw a one bedroom apartment in New building in a good neighborhood it had a pool a gym and 24 hours security with WFI for 100,000 Argentina pesos a month. In the blue rate that is about 300 US dollars a month.
That's awesome! Do you remember the name of the building where you saw that?
No I cant but there are many websites that you can search but remember on these websites apartments in Argentina are more expensive because they are catering to foreign people with excess to dollars or other strong foreign currencies the best way to find an affordable apartment in Buenos Aires is to rent an airbnb for a month and walk around the different neighborhoods and find one you like and see if an apartment is available at the price you are willing to pay you will be surprised how affordable apartments in Buenos Aires are but it will take a little effort and research try and find locals they can be very helpful I hope this information is helpful 😀.
@@markrush2319 Hi - great info! When you say to go around the different neighbourhoods to find a place, do they put a sign in their windows with a whats app number? Or did you need to speak to the security guard of each building to ask if there was a rental in the building? Thanks!
@WeDidntExpectthis No, you need to go to the local grocery stores, restaurants, bars, or just talk to people you may meet in Buenos Aires. The people in Buenos Aires are very friendly and helpful in my experience in Buenos Aires. This is advice for someone who is planning a long-term stay in Buenos Aires. If you speak Spanish it will be much easier. Good luck to you.
Another great post Nicki. It's obvious that you're an experienced traveler, and your videos are informative, well-researched, and packed with the details other experienced travelers need to know. Oddly enough, this video made me feel much better about using Airbnb (and paying more for the convenience) for our upcoming 3 month stay. This is way too much time, effort, risk for us for a relatively short stay while working full-time. However, for longer stays, this is the way!
Hi David, thank you so much for your comment! :) That's awesome, I'm really glad you feel better about your choice. I think it's important to know what's out there and know your options. There are definitely many moments where I would rather pay more for the convenience of something. Especially if you're coming with more spending power from your country, then paying for the convenience is completely worth a peaceful mind. I'm glad to have been on your journey to help you cement your decision. Enjoy BA! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff amazing how much thiught and care u put in the reply to your comments. Truly impressive. Wanted to underline this, and I rarely compliment. V good.
Could you mabye explain, what this "3 year lease/contract-" thing means? As you dont pay the rent for 3 years, what does it mean when you move out after, say, 6 months? do they keep some of your deposit?
Hi Johnny! So legally speaking, landlords are supposed to enter into a 3-year contract. I guess the government thinks they are protecting someone with this law, but most people hate it. Usually renters don't want to be locked in that long, and landlords don't either because of the rapidly rising inflation. But alas, the law exists. That said, some apartments we looked at were willing to do a shorter contract (since it benefitted them financially). In the case of breaking the contract, it's generally like this. There is no fee to break the contract if you stay for at least 6 months but give 2 months notice. I'm honestly unclear if you lose your deposit in this case or not. If you leave before the 6th month mark, you usually have to pay a fee, something like 1.5 months rent to break the contract, and you most likely lose your deposit. Hope that helps! Sorry I can't provide even more concrete info. Argentina is a very confusing place because so much is done off book. For example, most real estate agents will charge a one month commission (or 20% of the total contract), even though that is completely illegal. But everyone does it, so I guess the government just turns a blind eye?
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff wow you really do care about the guys posting comments, wow! thanks very much. yeah, 2 months notice seems fine, in germany its 3 months. and if you do rent a "alquiler temporal", as seen on conlallave, that fee that you would have to pay falls flat, right? also those are already furnished. maybe its the better choice when +-100 dollars isnt that big a thing, right? :-p thnks once more for your "customer support" haha!
@@JohnnyRockermeier hahah Yeah of course I care! :) About the 2 months, that was the case with my apartment, but you should definitely double check with where you're renting from to see if it's the same case. I actually have a friend here who is starting a small business to help foreigners find housing. If you would like me to connect you, find me on instagram: NickiPostsStuff. I can put you in contact with him. He's from Argentina but speaks both Spanish and English perfectly, and is very trustworthy!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff - That's stale news from last year...Since 2024 there's a new Government in office, and the Rentals Laws have been changed a lot.
@@lindaatkinson3962 Thanks for your update. Do you know what has changed since Nicki's post? The info is appreciated. Even just your opinion from what you have heard - we won't take it as 'concrete'. Thanks in advance.
I like the way you deliver content. Its a coherent piece no jumpiness from one thing to another
Thank you so much, Ari. Welcome to the channel! :)
Thanks Nicki, I found this so much more informative and to the point than numerous others I looked at.
Thank you so much for this and the other videos. I'm seriously considering moving to Buenos Aires in the next ear and this is incredibly helpful. I love the way you give detailed advice about apartments, the rental process, ways to meet the fiador requirement, agency names, and alternatives to everything. I have them marked for reference and will return to them.
Hi Dan! Thank you so much. I'm really happy to hear that the videos have been helpful for you! :) Good luck on your move to BA. It's a really great place. Is there anything else about the city that you're curious about that you haven't been able to find?
I was born in BA but came to the US many years ago. My parents were lucky to have been able to come , legally, in the late 60s. The rest of family, aunts, uncles , cousins, etc. were not so lucky. They stayed because they had professions that made it impossible for them to start over ( especially lawyers). Unless you are earning US $ while living in Argentina I would recommend you test the waters, and see if you can tolerate the rate of inflation which is the worst in the world, political corruption and no middle class. I have a cousin who works for ESPN in Buenos Aires, unfortunately he doesn’t speak English , much to his disadvantage . He obviously makes a mediocre salary since he’s been living in a one bedroom apartment for 20 years, with a wife and two kids. Things are not greener on the other side. Study the country well before making a drastic move. I love Argentina , but I’m happy when I’m back home, in the US.
Could you please inform me where the apartment with the pool is located?
Oh my Nicki! I'm so glad I found your channel. As a 27 year old who started questioning the default path, your story resonated with me. Your story has given my DM dreams the wings its needed to do a 2 month trip in Buenos Aires next month. Thank you for your insights :)
I'm sooo happy I found you channel, your a fantastic source . My wife and I are flying there tomorrow Sept. 26.
Hi DM! Thank you so much. I'm really happy to hear the info has been helpful. I hope you enjoy your time in BA! It's such a fantastic city. I think it was you who just bought me 3 coffees as well. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I truly and genuinely appreciate your support.
This is great! Just came back from a 3 week visit. Toured the country and spent the last 10 days in the city with my wife and her family. It was our first time meeting them, and we loved them and the city so much, that were actually considering a move. Informative vids like this are a definite help!
Amazing, so happy to hear you loved it. I think you'll love it even more if you live there! :)
I’ve been watching videos on Buenas Aires for about 12 months gathering information. Your channel has been the best. Thanks soooo much
Oh wow thank you so much! :)
Come to Argentina, you will enjoy your trip here. You will always be welcome.
Planning a trip to Argentina soon, and have been devouring your videos. Appreciate the effort and detail you put into each of these, super helpful!
Hi Woods! Thank you so much! I hope you love Argentina, and I'm so glad I could help and be a part of your process! :)
Definitely saving this video in case I end up living here longer term 👍🏽
Amazing!! Happy to hear that! :)
I'm planning to stay in South America for a few months. I'm in Europe and I love your videos. Gracias
Thank you so much! Have a great trip! :)
Always so informative....BsAs guru!!! 👏👏👏
Any plans to explore and report on Montevideo? Asking for a friend 😐😆
hahahaha thank you, Fortunato! As of now, I don't have any plans for Montevideo, but I would love to get there eventually! :)
This video is truly exceptional. I can applaud your acute knowledge, tips, wisdom. Better than a professional on TV travel show. Mastery of domain knowledge. If u have friends who can produce content in Peru and Dr, plz inform.
Such helpful information, thank you!!
Nicki your video is great. It has been up a year and I know that things have changed. Do have updated information? This is an absolutely wonderful service you have provided to anyone wanting to come to Buenos Aires.
Yes things have definitely changed in a year... In terms of prices, for foreigners to find an apartment costing 400 usd, is a lot harder! Many charge a price and "gastos" paid by tenant or "tope en electricidad".
You’re always providing so much value, thanks a lot!
Thank you so much, Calvin! :)
Excellent information !
Glad it was helpful! :)
Excellent information
Wow, what a helpful review. Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! I've been hunting all over the internet for alternative sites to AirBnB for my travels to BA. I'll for sure subscribe and support.😍
Thank you so much, ZP! I hope it helps. Find housing in BA is challenging, but not impossible. Best of luck!
No se me había ocurrido buscar en Mercado Libre 😮
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De nada :)
This is gold!!! I'm going from Mex to BA in september and this is very very helpful. Thank you!
Fantastic, I'm so glad. Buen viaje! :)
Really amazing content ! well done Nicki ! 🤟
Thanks so much, Freedom! :)
Thank you for all these resources for home and rents.❤😊
An actually useful video. No bs, just good info.👌
Thank you for this video. Me and my husband are moving to Argentina next month and looking for apartment. Already checked the prices on AirBnb and decidet to try something else.
So happy to hear it was helpful, Alexandra! Good luck. I hope you find the right apt for you! I have had the best luck with the Mercado Libre route when finding apts.
most helpful post on renting so far
Thank you so much for all your wonderful information. Would you be so kind an let me know where the other condo was .. with the pool .. God bless you
Im going back to Argentina after 20 years, thanks for the tips lol
Thanks for this video Nicki! So helpful!! My wife and I are planning to visit (and maybe make BA our 2nd home) in the coming months and this info helped us out a lot. We're excited to be able to start exploring the city and get to know it better! ;))
Fantastic. I'm so happy to hear that. I'm really glad that I could help you out. Enjoy BA, I hope you'll love it! :)
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I just found this video. Good stuff. I spent a month in BA last summer. Loved it. I've been retired for seven years now. Take my Winters in Phoenix. And my Summers in Guadalajara. But because of the cool climate. I think I'd like to switch Guad for BA.
Straight up, where should I go to acquire a six month rental. Not knowing any locals to co-sign for me. But I can pay the six months up front. I'd appreciate any specific help you could give. Beyond what's in the video of course.
Agency names, people, etc...
Thanks in advance 😊
I know this video is a year old.
I'm watching it again, hoping to influence you onto making another video, a video of the neighborhood of the apartment you found, with a two hundred dollar price, it had two bedrooms and a maids quarters.
I don't expect much. I can fix it up.
This is a good video! I'm heading down there this coming week.
3 year lease, nope. but great video and I wish you all the best
3 year lease is scary ....
I know you may not be in Argentina anymore since this was a year ago, but I'd love to learn more about taxes there - from what I could tell they do tax worldwide income at a huge rate (after the first 12 mo). I'd like to consider retiring there, but that is a huge amount of tax out of a fixed pension amount.
Great content! We're looking at Buenos Aires and your video was super helpful!
Oh great, I'm so happy to hear it was helpful. All the best in BA! :)
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How about hotels for short visit? Good 👍 info as usual .
Yes, absolutely! It really just depends on what you like. Hotels are fine, and better if you can pay in cash upon arrival. Airbnb is fine too, it's just more expensive.
Nice, nice.
Great video !
This is such a great and thorough video thank you for this!
This’s very useful; thanks very much
Unrelated: are you aware that you speak with your eyebrows raised? There must be so much tension in your forehead. I used to do it, too, so I try to help others who do it; you just need to check in with yourself while talking and see if you’re doing it or not, and if you are, relax that forehead!
you get a beautiful apt. in San Telmo/Pto Madero neighborhood
Hola Nikki! Mira: wish I’d seen this before I looked for my BA apartment! As with any city you have to know the ins & outs. What I quickly discovered, maybe these tips will help your viewers? The chance of anyone getting back on an apartment is nil to none: owners/agents get so many enquiries on every listing. I’ve found +/- 90% of apartments on zonaprop or Argenprop connected to an agency. This time I’m back for a year with a long term visa. I used Alternativa because I could start the rental process from abroad with a $70 deposit to hold the apartment. The realtor shows you the apartment-if you like it then you pay Alternativa one month rent fee, and on move in 1st & last to the owner. Not sure if you mentioned?: rent is paid in USD ONLY. If the apartment lists rent in pesos it’s converted @ official rate, not blue market for foreigners. I would love to know your strategies how to get a 1-2 year lease in pesos (since that would be a lot $ to bring, and pesos are easy to get @ Western Union @ blue market rate). Gracias! p.s. major bummer with your phone being stolen. Ditto-in Boca. I tell any/everyone to stay away from Boca period: it’s #1 most dangerous place in BA!!! replacing my iPhone I paid a hefty 40% more vs US. I went for a iPhone mini-fits snugly deep in my front pocket or money belt. How to chip your phone in Argentina could be a whole other video 😮
Hi Patrick! You definitely have to know the ins and outs. It's so interesting because my experience has been completely different from yours when it comes to finding an apt. Did you message in English or Spanish? Perhaps they don't respond as much if it's in English? I'm not sure. I always message in Spanish. Just last week I was actually messaging a bunch of different ads about apartments and nearly every single one responded to me. Including a woman from Alternativa. When I spoke with her about the apt, we only discussed the price in pesos, never in USD. And she said to bring pesos to the first meeting to put down a deposit in case I was interested in it. I have never actually paid for an apt in USD here, except for the very first one. The only reason for that was because the owner lived in Miami, so I just Venmo'd him and that was easier. But other than that, I've always paid in pesos. In Cordoba, I just paid via a bank transfer. The landlord gave me her bank info, I went to the bank atm and deposited it directly to her. Then I sent the receipt. It was super easy. I have never talked to any apartment about paying in USD here.
The apt I'm living in currently, I found on Mercado Libre. We pay in pesos. One difference, and an advantage I have here, is that my boyfriend is Argentine. So we used his family for the garantia and his DNI. But we looked at a ton of places, and every single one was charging in pesos, which we would pay via a bank transfer.
Thanks so much about my phone. It has been a serious bummer. But I finally got a new phone and I feel partially back to normal! haha Luckily my family was coming down, coincidentally, a month after the robbery. So I was able to purchase a new phone online, and had my sister pick it up and bring it down to me, saving myself that hefty fee you had to pay!
Thanks for your comment! :)
thank you so much
Very informative. Thank you.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks mam . Really helpful 🙌
You’re welcome! :)
thanks for this video! sad that videos on low cost safe Argentina don't get much views, but a dude with a selfie stick in tourist trap Medellin gets millions of views. I look forward to returning this(their) summer! thoughts on solodueno and zonaprop?
Hi Peter, thanks so much for your comment! I know the exact kind of videos you mean! :) I actually do not know solodueno. I’ve contacted zona prop a few times, but I never actually used their services in the end. I found Mercado libre to be the most helpful. I have a friend who is starting a business to help foreigners find housing in BA, so if you want his contact info just let me know. Send me a DM on IG, and let me know it’s you! :) @NickiPostsStuff
Tigre nice
Hi! thanks for your video it was super helpful! I'm moving to Buenos Aires next year from London to study abroad for a year at Torcuato Di Tella. Do you have any recommendations for neighbourhoods for a 19 year old girl near(ish) to the university as choosing somewhere seems daunting when I've never been to the country! Also, looking at the websites are the prices listed per week or per month as I can't seem to find where it says! Thanks for all the great info!
Love how detailed you got with this Nicki, amazing. Just booked my ticket but unfortunately I’m not sure how long I’ll want to stay in the city, so 3-6 months is even too much for me. Any alternatives to Airbnb for stays of 1 month or less? Thanks in advance..
Don't suppose you could recommend a real estate agent? Is it usual that nobody gets back to you when inquiring about apartments? I've use FB and the other sites you mentioned.
Hi DM! I'm so sorry to hear that nobody has gotten back to you! That's very frustrating. I used Mercado Libre to find my apartments, both in BA and Cordoba. It was dueño directo, so unfortunately I don't have a real estate agent to recommend. I did experience that when I was looking for an apartment on Airbnb at the beginning of the year. Nobody seemed to respond to my messages or even requests to stay. They just were ignored and eventually timed out, which has never happened in any other country before. Just keep trying, maybe takes just a bit more persistence. I'm so sorry it's been so difficult! Best of luck!
But is it safe to do that? I mean Airbnb kinda gives you peace of mind when it comes to weird stuff or just inaccurate things with the apartment. And also, my boyfriend's American and he's coming here for the summer! We already booked an Airbnb apartment in Mar del Plata, but still need one for the first days we'll be in Buenos Aires, just for three nights! What is the best option in that case?
You're right. Airbnb does give you peace of mind. In that way, it does at times feel safer, so I totally get you. I personally have never had any issue using those other sites, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. I found my apartment in Cordoba from Mercado Libre. It was a great apartment, the host was super helpful, and I paid $250/mo. We found our current apt, with a 3-year contract, also on Mercado Libre. Like I said in the video, Airbnb is totally fine. It's just more expensive. But you could also check out Mercado Libre to see if you find any better deals.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff omg that's sooooo cheap!! My partner paid 371 dollars just for 9 nights in mar del plata 😬 and it was the cheaper option. But yeah, for being the first time i think the peace of mind or Airbnb will do hahaham I'll definitely will check out Mercadolibre for a place to stay in Palermo tho!
@@saiasdlalsdsk1203 For sure, sometimes that peace of mind is just worth it! 371 is a lot for 9 days, but sometimes it's just the way it is, unfortunately! Check out Mercado Libre just in case, you never know. What I like about ML is that a) you don't need to have an account to browse or contact the owner, and that b) you are able to contact the owner directly on whatsapp. It also usually says how long the owner has been 'selling' on the app. So if it's been a few years, you can feel a little bit safer. Don't pay in advance. Just pay in cash when you arrive.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff great! In ML if i pay in cash when we arrive, they don't keep the same price right? Like, if I book now they'll keep the same price for January when we arrive at the place? Or it depends on how the price of the dollar is at the time of arrival?
@@saiasdlalsdsk1203 Hmmm that may change depending on the owner. If you book this far in advance, they will most likely want to receive some kind of seña/deposit. With my Cordoba apt, it was originally 46,000 pesos for the first two months. Then I left for 6 weeks, and came back for another month. When I came back, the price went up to 50,000 pesos because the blue dollar rate changed. But my guess would be that if you make the reservation now, and pay a deposit, the peso amount will be the same.
I am playing to moving Buenos Aires in June for more then 20 months so my family consists 3 persons me my wife and one my child 12 year
Hi again! Is rent typically paid in cash - and is it paid USD or Pesos? Or digitally? Loving all your Argentina videos!
Hi Kelsea! Depends! My very first apt I paid in USD via Venmo, because the host actually lived in the US. Since then, I've paid in cash for my apartments. I usually do a bank transfer. I don't have an Argentine bank account. I just get their bank info, and then take cash to the ATM of their bank. There are prompts to follow to send the money and deposit the cash into the ATM.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff thanks!
I use Facebook market place to find all my apartments and hostels throughout Colombia, Peru and Mexico.
How interesting, I’ll try that when I’m in Mexico soon! Thank you💕
I appreciate your videos! So grateful for them! I'd love your thoughts on this: My 20-year-old college student is coming for 5 1/2 months beginning August 1st for a school exchange. She will be attending UCA in the Puerto Madero area. For a single 20-year-old female is there a certain area relatively close to the school that you would highly recommend or discourage? We have never been to BA so choosing an apartment without seeing the area first is daunting. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!!
I totally get that! The area of Puerto Madero is quite expensive so depending on your budget, it might not be the best place to live, though it is safe and modern. The close areas are San Telmo, Monserrat, and San Nicolás. During the day they are all fine, but the latter are more the “downtown” area, so there is lots going on. Lots of people around, which can be good and bad. BA has great transportation, so you can also consider some options off of a subte line. The green line is considered the safest. Palermo is along the green line and is a really fun area for young people and considered pretty safe. The last stop drops you near the casa rosada, and then your child can walk the 10-12 minutes to Puerto Madero! I also have another video about neighborhoods in BA, which might be helpful. I also suggest watching my most recent video, as there are good tips, but also the phone number of someone who can assist with longer term housing! :) Good luck!
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TEMPORAL work for weekly plan coming soon how the weather not cold ?
Yes, if you're coming for one week, I suggest checking Mercado Libre. Categoria-->Inmuebles-->alquiler temporarl-->ver mapa. The weather is really nice right now, and only improving as the days go by.
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How about if I pay for 3 years in advance? Do I still need a Garantia?
Nicki can I find shared housing In Buenos Aires? Like stay with a family or in Hostel longterm for and affordable price! I would like to find a room for between $100-$200 USD per month is it possible?.
I don't want to say it's IMPOSSIBLE. I'm just not sure. I've never looked for shared housing here, so I can't give you a concrete answer on that. I would try to post something on the Facebook groups asking if anyone has an extra room available. If you want to live with a family, maybe look into something like Helpx or WWOOF and see if there is something you can volunteer for- free housing in exchange for babysitting or something. Good luck!
Can I move over there I'm from Los Angeles you'll show me around
Do you need an ID number to purchase a couple nights at a place on Mercado Libre ?
Hi Savannah! I did not. You need a DNI to actually purchase goods on Mercado Libre, but if you use it to find housing, there is an option to contact the owner directly. Then you can work out the payment situation directly with the owner. When I used Mercado. Libre to find an apt in Cordoba, I contacted the owner directly via whatsapp. Then I paid her with cash via atm deposit at her bank. It was quite simple.
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If I pay 6mo in advance, what guarantee do I have that they will actually let me stay?
Very good episode, good tips, greetings
Hi Axel, thank you so much!
What neighborhood would be best for tango lessons and milongas? Thanks
Probably San Telmo, La Boca, or Boedo.
How did u manage to stay for more than 90 days? does your country don't have that restriction?
Hi Martin! I actually just made a video about that! Check my most recent video called "I OVERSTAYED MY ARGENTINA VISA" :)
are there websites for house hunting...or facebook market place works?
Hi Nicki, thanks for the tips and very useful information. I'm planning to stay in Buenos Aires for a couple months in from late November to December. How early should I start looking for temporary housing in Buenos Aires? Thanks!
Hi Wendy, no problem! :) I would probably start having a look around about 2 months early. It's not absolutely necessary, but just to get a solid understanding of what's out there. You can easily find a place quickly if money doesn't matter. But it will take some time to find something more affordable. Prices in BA are unfortunately going up quite a bit!
Is there a good itinerary u can recommend for a 7d trip to BA? I appreciate if u did such content before. You truly have mastery. Ty
Such a good evergreen video, it's a year old but has all the search terms and sites which are key ;)) thank you
Staying in San Telmo has been really unpleasant due to security concerns, I don't know if the whole city is like this but watch out. Definitely felt safer in Colombia for example, here they come into Starbucks on the 2nd floor and try to intimidate you at your table while you are working. No security to help. He was touching my food and picked up my hot coffee and started squeezing it. I was wearing my 2000$ jacket so I didn't want to take any risks, would rather lose the coffee but .. omg :(
And yes I've been here 2 weeks so it's not a one-off event, you'll be harassed inside restaurants at your table - people demanding a slice of your pizza etc.
Come on, guy, it may have happened to you but not to most of us...I've lived 10 years here and never had to go through such situations !
$28-$30 a night on AirBnb is expensive? What do you consider cheap then?
Do you think that property prices for apartments will get so low to the point where a personal and secured cash loan in the US of about $30k would be enough to buy an apartment that an expat could then pay for, out of their remote job salary? I saw an apartment for sale for $49,000, does it get cheaper than that?
Hi Muzza, unfortunately I am really unqualified to answer this question. I really don't know much about purchasing a home in Buenos Aires, and I just don't know about purchase prices. So sorry I couldn't help!
How do you get the DNI and visa? Do you have a video on that?
I don’t because I never got a DNI. Unfortunately I don’t have a video about that!
How to get a guarantee?
How on earth do you find a garantia? And how do you get a dni? It's all well and good saying you can get cheaper apartments, but if it's not possible to do, then what's the point?
Yeah I totally get your frustration. Everything is easier if you know people of course. The garantia needs to be someone that is local and owns property in BA. So ask around with your local friends. Some companies will do it for a fee. Getting the DNI is a process you'll need to start with migraciones. That said, there are some apartments who will rent to a foreigner without those things if you're willing to pay several months in advance. You can also speak to inmobiliaria companies who will charge you a fee, but can help you get a place without DNI/garantia. Finding housing in CABA takes time and a lot of patience. Unfortunately there is no simple answer unless you're willing to pay more. More money/low effort OR less money/high effort.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff unfortunately I don't know anyone! I was last in Argentina 15 years ago, and am planning on going back long term later this year.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff can you recommend any companies?
@@BonMooney Check listings on Zonaprop, Argenprop, and Alternativa. Lots of inmobiliaria companies list properties there and you can speak with them directly. Otherwise, you can walk into any physical inmobiliaria in town and ask about listings. There are several in each neighborhood.
There is one in San Telmo that I found to be really helpful and honest. I *think* it's this one at: matteraprop dot com dot ar. (Av. San Juan 804, C1103 CABA, Argentina).
Also, I found that at Quartier San Telmo apartments (Chacabuco & Juan Garay) was renting apt's for 6mo-1 year without a garantia if you were willing to pay everything in advance. You could go there and ask to speak with someone about that.
I hope that helps! :)
@@BonMooney I totally get that. That's how I felt going back last year after 16 years away. Since it's Argentina, there are definitely ways around getting a garantia of someone you know personally.
I’m hoping to retire in Argentina. How do you provide a DNI if you just got there and are applying for residency? I will stay at an Airbnb after arriving and then try to find an apartment
Hi...Very nice and informative content. Are these local websites cater for booking 3-4 nights stay? can you suggest any websites for booking accommodation for 3-4
nights in Ushusa and EI calafate?
The local websites were super cheap in Black forest region of Germany.
I have found the best website for local stays is Mercado Libre. But I have found more luck with it outside of Buenos Aires. It worked great for me in Cordoba and other places. Also, while traveling, I'll often look up hotels on Google Maps and then contact them directly via whatsapp or phone call.
Priced in blue dollar rate?
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Hi Nicky. How are you. I am new watching your videos. We recently moved to Cuenca Ecuador. But It is not like I expected. I am very disappointed. We are family of 4 we are looking for future move and we are looking into Argentina. How can I get direct contact with you. We are from Nashville tn. Thank you for all your help. We are very interested to get to know more expats like you to help us out.
Hey there Anicee, I'm so sorry that you don't like Cuenca. I've heard such good things. I would suggest that you first join the FB group called Expat Hub. Peruse all the posts there. It will definitely give you a good idea of what life is like living in BA. Also check out my other videos which should be really helpful for a potential move! :)
Then think twice before moving to BA, i lived in many cities through different countries and it was worst experience by far. It's ok for tourism, but to live there in it's economy and development can be a nightmare. Btw what's bad about Ecuador i wonder?
@0:44 31 USD a night is not expensive when you compare BA to a similarly sized Metropolitan, I'm sure you are aware of. But besides that I have no disagreements and appreciate the vid
Of course, but I’m not comparing all the cities on the world! I’m just talking about Buenos Aires standard of living! :)
Will you still require a DNI for short term rentals? I'm from the States and I'm planning on staying there for 2 months tops so would it even be possible for me to acquire a DNI?
Hey Christian. You do NOT need the DNI for short term rentals. You definitely don't need to get a DNI for just two months. I'm not sure you could even get it that fast anyways. You'll find some downfalls to not having one since it makes life easier, but you can absolutely exist no problem without one. I still don't have one.
Where do you live? Good neighbors for young families with lots of strollers but at the same time alive? (Like condesa mexico city or chamberi in Madrid)
I was living in San Telmo. I think a great family neighborhood could be Belgrano, Nuñez, and Colegiales.
Hola Niky estàs otra vez por Bs As? ☺ 🌺🌺 👩
Si, ahora estoy viviendo aca! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff ahh bienvenida Nicky ! ☺ 🌺🌺
@@mariajulitacaro5086 Gracias! :)
$400 / month is what works 2 to 3 months per year
What if im visiting Argentina for about a week.. is Abnb still ok or would you still recommend another site?
For just a week, Airbnb is probably the easiest!
Does signing a three year lease mean you MUST stay that long?
No you can break it. But check with the landlord about the fees if you do.
I'm going to BA in May for only a week. Would you recommend going past airbnb for my stay for only a few days? Most of the recommendations of people going past airbnb/hotels are all longer term stays(months to years).
Tbh, if it's just one week, I think a hotel or Airbnb is the best/easiest option. The other options are time consuming and take a lot more effort. It's worth it if you're staying more long term, but it might be worth it to just do Airbnb for the one week.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Thanks! That's very helpful!
how do you find someone there in argentina to sign for you??
There are some companies you can pay to do it. Or try to find friends who are willing to do it. Or try to find an apt you can pay several months in advance for, and they might allow you to skip it.
Can I ask how you managed to get a long term visa?
I didn’t. I just overstayed. I have another video about overstaying! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff haha…excellent😆
Cheapest ways to get international flights into and out of Buenos Aires? Those Argentinian airport taxes are outrageous.
Anyone?
Hi Nicky. At 6:35 you mention a certain area. I am trying hard to type that in but i don’t know how to spell it. Could you help out? Thanks in advance!
Is it San Isidro?
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff it definitely is! Man.. the words I was putting in: from Zanizidro to Sunny cidro 😂
Hahaha I should have put up a title there! 😅 I’m glad we got you sorted out!! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff haha yeah:) thanks! I like your style of making videos. You know what you’re doing. 👍🏼
Thank you so much, Matt!! 💕💕💕
ojo, no confundir buenos aires con la capital federal, s que el turista no tiene por que saberlo pero agregamos un poco de historia, buenos aires es la provincia, como todas las demas provincias que componen la republica argentina, la zona autonoma y autarquica de la capital federal fue creada mucho tiempo despues y como fue posicionada sobra la provincia de buenos aires lleva el nombre buenos aires seguidos de ciudad autonoma, por eso se la llama ciudad autonoma de buenos aires (CABA) o simplemente capital federal. a sus habitantes se los llama porteños y a los habitantes de buenos aires se los llama bonaerenses. por lo cual cuando solo decimos buenos aires nos referimos a la provincia, NO a la capital federal
300 to 1,300. Meanwhile 1,300 will barely get you a Studio apartment in ANY borough of NYC.
Yup exactly!!
And PETS??????