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Urban Ex-Pats Flock to Buenos Aires

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Posted on Apr 24, 2006
Americans doing the tango
From the N.Y. Times

Americans tango and socialize at a Buenos Aires gallery.

Big numbers of younger expatriates from New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco are finding a cosmopolitan haven--at one-fourth the cost of U.S. living--in Argentina.

Washington Post:
Expatriate Games
Travelers Are Heading to Buenos Aires for the Culture—and Staying for the $250 Rent

By Allen Salkin
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, April 23, 2006; P01

Meghan Curry starts her day with a walk to the river. The former real estate agent from Denver, who is 26, holds hands with her fiance, Patricio de Vasconcellos, 31, a wavy-haired Argentine with dark eyes, as they gaze over the coffee-colored waters of the Rio de la Plata. Around midday, when de Vasconcellos heads to work at the wine shop where the two met a year ago, Curry settles into her two-bedroom apartment to work on her travel memoir and a collection of poetry. Then she might nap or head downtown for cafĂ© con leche with friends at one of the city’s thousands of outdoor cafes. Later, much later, it’s time for a slow dinner on Buenos Aires time, where many restaurants don’t open until 10 p.m.

“This,” said Curry, “I could never do if I had to earn more than $6,000 a year.”

Her apartment rents for $250 a month. An espresso costs about 65 cents. A restaurant dinner—appetizers, thick steaks and wine—costs about $25 for two. Stylish leather handbags from designer boutiques go for $20. Tickets for first-run American movies are about $3.50.

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Correction: As Allen Salkin, Truthdig commentor and author of the original Washington Post story, so kindly pointed out—Truthdig did not give proper credit where credit was due: Salkin reported the “Expatriate Games” story for the Washington Post.

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By Allen Salkin, May 4, 2006 at 7:11 am #
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Hey, when you post my stories, remember the byline!—Allen Salkin

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By paul roberts, April 27, 2006 at 2:25 am #
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I would echo this 10000%. There are a few minor frustrations in Bs As but overall it is beauuuuuutiful!

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By Brian, April 26, 2006 at 3:19 pm #
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I came to BA six months ago with my family, bought and renovated an apartment, and am now renting it to foreign visitors. I journaled the whole real estate experience on my weblog at

http://www.buenosairesrealestate.blogspot.com

If you find it interesting, let me know!

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By ja, April 24, 2006 at 7:25 pm #
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Guess my step daughter found a good place to escape NY to.  Down there writing a book on how to get out of debet = her rent dropped over $1000/month - that helps!

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