DOUBLE YOUR MONEY in Argentina | How to Get the Best Blue Dollar Rate

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When thinking about traveling to a new country, one of the main thoughts is "but how much will it cost?" In this video, I have laid out how money works in Argentina (there are two exchange rates), how to get the better rate, and how much I spent in 3 months.
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Chapter Breakdown
0:00 - I spent 3 months in Argentina
0:25 - How I budget with Trail Wallet
1:03 - Explaining the Two Exchange Rates
2:11 - Exchange Rate Example
2:43 - How to Get the Blue Rate: Cambio on the Street
3:47 - How to Get the Blue Rate: Arbolista
4:20 - How to Get the Blue Rate: Western Union
6:11 - Costs in Buenos Aires
9:07 - Costs in Cordoba Capital
13:56 - Totals
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@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for something free to do in Buenos Aires, take a look at these 15 suggestions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iciHmKt73pyclo0.html

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

@rosela candy Hi Rosela, I went to Yerevan a few years ago for a short time. It was in winter and very cold! :) I think you will enjoy Argentina if you decide to come. It's quite different from Armenia, but there is so much to love! :)

@ehsansoleimani2530 Жыл бұрын

Ma’am , I am a market analyzer , forex professional Trader , I live in Tehran , and cause of political problems I choose to live in B.a , I just want it to know which neighborhood you recommend me to rent for long term cause my girlfriend is Pregnant , we have a baby on the way for my family safety , and another question , Banks like HSBC Or European banks works there or just Argentinians ? Or it’s better to keep my money on my Turkish bank ?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

@@ehsansoleimani2530 Hello Ehsan! My next video will actually be about neighborhoods, so I suggest you subscribe so you'll see it. Then you can decide which one feels right for your situation and lifestyle. Foreigners are able to open local bank accounts, but I'm not positive which bank is the best for that. The best thing to do is to make sure you send yourself money via Western Union. I have a whole video about how to do that.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

@@onceANexile I don't know but it sounds like something you could google.

@derekgulbranson 8 ай бұрын

As of December 2022, foreign credit cards get the MEP exchange rate now, which is pretty much equivalent to the Blue rate. No need to haul around buckets of cash anymore.

@Morphzz 6 ай бұрын

Going to Argentina in a week and wanted to thank you for these videos. It's crazy just HOW MUCH more the blue rate has gone up. It's around 800 now.

@maple913 24 күн бұрын

1200 now

@mrbushlied7742 Жыл бұрын

Foreign credit cards now provide the Dollar Blue rate. Last month we had a two-week holiday in Argentina: BA, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and back to BA. We were informed by our tour guide for the Recoleta Cemetary that Visa pays the blue dollar rate. We had to pay by card to enter the Recoleta Cemetary as they don't accept cash. I used my Visa card and discovered that I was only charged GBP 4.74 entrance fee to the Recoleta Cemetery. I then started to use my Visa card and discovered that I was getting an exchange rate of AR$340 to 1 US$. Which is not too different from the current blue rate of AR$380 to 1 US$. We found lots of vegan restaurants and most other restaurants have at least a vegetarian option. We did not starve during our Argentine holiday! I'm planning a second visit to Argentina in October to check out Cordoba, Mendoza, and Salta as I'm looking for a place to retire in 2026.

@diamond_dog627 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear there was plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. My daughter is vegan and I heard Argentinian food is meat heavy.

@bessmahaneypilates8638 10 ай бұрын

I’m also visiting there to look for retirement options ❤

@latina1700 10 ай бұрын

Is this like a capital one type of visa?

@MarielS 7 ай бұрын

Salta is small city but beautiful

@santinoroblox44 2 ай бұрын

I live in Argentina and all you don't mistake to have selected Argentina as a place to retirement. This country have plenty of beautiful places to live and dead jajaj I love you all

@skitka 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for VDO, I am planning to Visit Buenos Aires this March so excited about it......

@oliverinmga 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really good explanation of how it works. From now on I will just send this video to friends instead of trying to explain it. One experience I had with western union was sending myself $500 and when I showed up they didn't have enough money. WU tip: If it's a smaller WU kiosk they won't have that much cash on hand and it's best to show up at the end of the day when they've accumulated more cash.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver! Thanks so much for watching, and for the potential future shares!! :) You’re totally right about WU. I’ve heard stories of them not having enough cash, though fortunately that hasn’t happened to me personally!! Great tip additions! :)

@ViriTor Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Congratulations. I am Argentinia and I have to explanation this every single time that someone is going to visit Argentina from another country. Now I will just send the link,😉

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

hahaha thank you so much, ViriTor! Thank you for watching and sharing. I really appreciate it! :)

@Fahim-il7wz 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video is was very helpful, I think your editing in the video is really good

@lamorena83 8 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much for this video!!❤

@MS-rk3kt 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you

@argenpiano2023 Жыл бұрын

Argentina el más beautiful país del mundo.....

@raymondgenesse3234 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear and very informative video. This is most useful.

@w_w_whitey 2 жыл бұрын

Really well done video - thanks!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU David, for watching and commenting. I hope it will help you out! :)

@irenebabaran8984 16 күн бұрын

Video helped. Thanks!

@mybys 2 ай бұрын

Wow! That's a lot of knowledge. 😎Thank you

@utubeW6jem8M 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this recent, detailed and practical information, exactly what I needed !!!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi JW! Thank you so much for watching. I'm really happy to know that it was helpful and informative for you! :)

@user-fn2wy8bt6w Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful, thank you!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Oh yayy so glad to help! 💕

@jeffwagg Жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of these videos, and you do it best.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Oh. my gosh, thank you so much!! :)

@robmunro2815 2 жыл бұрын

I always love a good cost (or food) video! I didn't know about the red and blue exchange rates so that's super helpful for anyone planning to visit Argentina. Keep producing awesome content!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob! Thank you so much for your support! :)

@TheBlueskyson 3 ай бұрын

Best most simple, direct fastest explanation i've found after being confused by 4 other channels vids on the subject! lol. Muchas gracias mi amiga.

@msifre5914 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thanks

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, M. I'm happy to help! :)

@shahzadhabib6929 Жыл бұрын

Great video full of useful tips.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that it was helpful to you! :)

@erinb6365 5 ай бұрын

GREAT video!! Super helpful and i'm so excited to see how affordable BA and Cordoba will be. Woo hoo!

@mattt.4395 Жыл бұрын

"Bringing cash will get you half off." Wrong. NOT paying cash will get you charged DOUBLE.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Okay

@8_x_9. 2 ай бұрын

Top notch video.🎉❤😊.Thank you 👌 👏.🇨🇦

@hg2. 8 ай бұрын

Well done. Thanks.

@YouTudey Жыл бұрын

Awesome videos! Im going to BA this October for 3 month

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Have a great time!

@lucysosalamulatadelcaribe2831 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video gracias

@המסעההוליסטי Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@gb747gb Ай бұрын

Good information 👍

@john8823 Жыл бұрын

This is unbelievably helpful. I'm planning a multi month long trip in Oct / Nov 2023. Thank you

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Oh great, I'm so glad it was helpful! :)

@humanchildofgod3126 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@jerrygarcia4390 7 ай бұрын

Mind blowing budget ❤

@salimsalim794 Жыл бұрын

thank you about information exchanges Rates . we will planing to visit . talking about security olso.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

No problem! Have a great trip! :)

@coreys5629 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nicki, another great video full of useful tips! Is it possible to find great apartments at non-Airbnb prices? I'm looking to try BA for a few months starting this September. Thanks and keep up the great work, we definitely appreciate it!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Corey! Yes, it is absolutely possible. I have found the best place to find apartments is on Mercado Libre. I actually left a few different links in the details section of my other video BA TIPS. I suggest checking the links I left there, to try and avoid the Airbnb prices. Another thing you can do is contact owners on Airbnb and see if they would be willing to move off the app and negotiate a price between the two of you, to avoid all the extra Airbnb fees. Obviously you wouldn't have the protection of Airbnb if something went wrong, but it is a possible way to get a more affordable price if they are willing to negotiate, and let you pay in cash. Best of luck, and thank you so much for watching! :)

@argenpiano2023 Жыл бұрын

Argentina the conuntry más beautiful of the world....

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s very beautiful!

@calvinwilliams1919 2 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing and informative video, thanks as always Nicki! (beautiful graphics as well) Quick personal question please, I’m currently living in Auckland. Before visiting should I save New Zealand dollars or go back home to NYC and save USD?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, Calvin! I really hope this will be helpful! Thanks for watching. :) It's hard to tell you whether or not you should save money in NZ or NYC. I think it really depends on you and your situation, and where you think you'll make the most money. However, if you're going to bring foreign currency to Argentina, I definitely suggest bringing USD rather than NZ dollars to exchange; it will be much easier. Though as I mentioned, I think transferring money to yourself via Western Union is the best option. You should be able to connect an NZ bank account and transfer from there if that's what you prefer to do.

@roadtriprob8442 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Nicki for another great informative video...curious if you had to choose between BA and Cordoba which would youcchose and if you were to add a third city in Argentina would you have one in mind. Safe travels 😊

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob! Thanks for watching. It's a good question you ask, because it is the decision I'm already trying to make! I'm planning to spend some months in Mendoza as well, and then choose between the three of them. I haven't been to Mendoza yet, but I absolutely love BA but have good friends in Cordoba, so it will be a tough choice! :)

@DarthDaddy-cg6ro Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

You got it!

@ThirdEyeTyrone Жыл бұрын

Thaaaaank you

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching. I hope it helped! :)

@jamesstamps4568 Жыл бұрын

Going to Argentina next month! Very excited. Thanks for all your videos. Quick question: I set up a WU account but I was wondering to send myself money, do I need to send it to Argentina? Or if I send it to myself/my account, will it just be readily available wherever I withdraw it? Maybe that is a question I should be asking WU...

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hi James, yes you do need to send it to Argentina. When you go to do the transfer, you will see that it is an option to send to Argentina. I actually have another video detailing how to exactly send yourself money on Western Union. Check it out, I think it would be really valuable to you! :)

@ragnarragnarsson3128 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Are gluten free options available at restaurants that you have seen?

@econ1505 Жыл бұрын

Good

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@bernadetteizaguirre2706 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! What do you suggest about cash leftover from your trip that you don’t use before going back to our home country?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Haha try not to have cash leftover! 😅 Nobody in the world will accept Argentine pesos to exchange back into another currency. Really though, once your trip starts nearing the end, try to budget and figure out exactly what you’ll need. It’s better to pay with a credit for a couple things at the end, then to have a ton of cash left. Or maybe you can contact someone on the FB page and ask if they want to exchange directly with you.

@WeDidntExpectthis 2 ай бұрын

I am wondering Nicki, how you found your accommodation? It seems that you were never tied to a lease? Thanks - great video!

@amorca4653 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Signed up for a WU account using your link :) Question: do you have to enter an Argentinian address on the receiver end if I'm sending it to myself or it can be a US address?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

I believe I used the address of my accommodation in BA. It doesn’t matter if it’s not your permanent address. :)

@DrBondpr007 Жыл бұрын

Is anyone familiar with the Argentina foreign tourist rate (MEP) rate? Apparently it started in December and it works with foreign credit cards. I've already used it to pre-book flights and it worked. Nevertheless, I would like to know how I can check the actual, live MEP rate just like I can check the blue dollar rate. Does anyone have an input on this?

@mauriciozapata 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation my friend. I think that with US dollars, they will be fine, more than here in Argentina, the local currency, is worth nothing. Hugs friend

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, unfortunately the price of the peso is constantly changing, and worth much less than before! Thanks for watching, my friend! :)

@mauriciozapata 2 жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff That's right friend, it changes constantly. Hugs friend

@arisinger4534 2 жыл бұрын

Hey nice vid! I am heading to Bariloche, do you know of i can get the blue dollar rate there too? It's a pretty touristy place, or is this just capital city kind of thing

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

You should absolutely be able to get the blue dollar anywhere in the country. I got it in Cordoba, and right now I'm in the north of the country and see Western Unions all over. You should have no problem! :)

@ibrahimetemozturkoglu9861 10 ай бұрын

what happens if i go to a bank telling red rate it is ...with pesos and ask to exchange to dolars?

@loiselleyanick 8 ай бұрын

Hi Nicki, thank you for the video. Very instructive and well done. I will visiting Buenos Aires with my 13 year old son late October. He a massive soccer fan and we're planning to attend a few games if possible. Any tips on where to get tickets? What to avoid? I've reached out to my Airbnb contact but they are asking for US$350 per ticket... seems a little off to me. thanks in advance!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 8 ай бұрын

There is a BA blogger called Sol Salute. I have seen her talk about getting tickets for games. I suggest looking at her blog and reels on instagram. :)

@xyuppi 10 ай бұрын

Great information on the currency. My question is; upon leaving Argentina, can you exchanged your money back to dollars or perhaps Chilean pesos ?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 10 ай бұрын

Nope!

@ErinDivers-vh9ol 10 ай бұрын

Can you use a credit card now to get the blue rate? Have read the posts and want to make sure before departing this month (August 2023)?

@allaroundchef2591 Жыл бұрын

Would it be cheaper to book a trip to say Antarctica or Patagonia once we are in Buenos Aires? Any good recommendations for travel agencies (websites) etc? Thanks and very informative!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hello Chef, heard! :) I really don't know much about booking trips to Antarctica, but from what I've heard, it's quite expensive, and I imagine something you would need to book quite a bit in advance. Booking trips to Patagonia will be much easier, I think. You can check Flybondi or Jetsmart for flights. As far as specific agencies for travel, I'm really not too sure. It would also depend on where you want to go in Patagonia. You could always start with Getyourguide and see what kinds of trips they offer to Patagonia. I'm actually in the midst of researching a trip to Puerto Madryn in Patagonia for whale watching. If you want to go there, there are 6 companies that organize whale watching: www.puertopiramides.gov.ar/whale-watching/?lang=en You can also check out the blog for SolSalute. She has been in Argentina for several years, and may have some good advice on trips down south. Unfortunately I haven't been to the south yet. I wish you the best of luck on your trip to Argentina!

@huslost7303 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tips. Just a question on renting a place. How do you find a long-term (1 month) stay in BA? Any apps good for renting?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hey Hu! Check the video I made about finding an apt in BA! :)

@poseidon.M Жыл бұрын

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@brittanykoff 7 ай бұрын

I noticed they discontinued the Trail Wallet app. Are there any comparable apps you’d recommend? Plz and thank you :)

@MX-kf2ir 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I'm a bit confused about the blue currency benefit when you pay in cash. Do you only get the blue currency if you pay in dollar? or paying in local currency?

@sabastianstevens6402 9 ай бұрын

The blue dollar rate when i was there was just when you gave a local exchange person american cash, and they give you “blue dollar” value (as mentioned). From what I know it’s to avoid the fees and complications of going through the government, which is why you get screwed over for exchanging with government banks 😊

@user-fu7pk3jp5s 4 ай бұрын

Hey! Does Airalo work there for phone credit? Or Googlefi?

@MrAndy695 Жыл бұрын

Great information.thanks However we are trying to book a two week stay in BA and not having any success in hotels allowing us to make reservation with credit card and paying AR$. If they will take payment in AR$ they want to do it on the official exchange rate. Any suggestions???

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time with it. With booking.com there is a filter for something like "pay later" or "doesn't require payment in advance." Try that. I've used that filter often to find places to stay that allow me to pay in cash when I arrive.

@cris7468 Жыл бұрын

whats the best method to find and rent an apartment in Buenos Aires as a foreigner (US)?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hey Cris, check out the other videos on my channel; I think you might find what you're looking for, like kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mMhkeN2Vzsyao6M.html

@kenhilliard5845 2 жыл бұрын

How were you able to find an apartment for only $400/month in Buenos Aires? Did you use AirBnB? AirBnB listings look pretty expensive for a 1 bedroom. Typically between $750 to $1000 per month. Also, what area did you live in? Any tips on finding affordable rentals?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken! You're right about Airbnb in BA- everything is super expensive! Take a look at my video BA TIPS, as I mention some other housing options there. I also have some links in the description of that video. Personally I have found that Mercado Libre has worked the best for me. However, in the case of BA, I actually contacted a host on Airbnb, and then we talked off the app and worked out a price away from the app.

@pav688 Жыл бұрын

I was ready to move.

@eddie-xi6ls Жыл бұрын

Planning on visiting Buenos Aires soon and will be staying at a 4 or 5 star hotel. Am I better off making reservations on line or paying cash upon registration? Thnaks in advance for your reply.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Usually you’re better off paying with cash. If possible/available, try to book online with the option of paying in person. Many places will allow that. Sometimes you can even call them directly to make the booking and skip the middle man. Recently if happened that paying with visa or Mastercard can get you the “tourist rate,” which is almost the blue rate. But I’m not sure if it also applies to online purchases.

@pav688 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is my next trip. I am worried about counterfeiting bills. Any advice?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Argentina is an amazing place, I hope you’ll have a great time. I personally never had an issue with counterfeit bills, but I never exchanged with the sketchy guys on the street. I think the safest way is to use western Union. Since it’s a legit company, you won’t get counterfeit bills.

@pav688 Жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Thanks

@alisonwang3446 6 ай бұрын

hi, how do you rent just for a month? Air BNB?

@losQCIO 2 жыл бұрын

Hola niki no dispone la versión de subtítulos en español

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hola Bonsay. Si es disponible la version con subtitulos en castellano. Las instrucciones para ver con subtitulos estan en la descripcion del video: "PARA MIRAR CON SUBTITULOS EN CASTELLANO: Hace un click en los settings (la rueda)-- subtitles-- English (auto generated)-- subtitles (auto generated)-- auto translate-- Spanish"

@edwardre6323 Жыл бұрын

What app should I use and also where can we check the daily blue rate?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Use western union to transfer money, and check the blue rate at bluedollar.net

@1978mackdaddy 4 ай бұрын

I am going to Argentina in two days. Can you help me please?

@argenpiano2023 Жыл бұрын

My English is dificult, saludo cordial..

@venkeyallareddy 9 ай бұрын

Hi nicki come to india✈️✈️✈️

@899bubbles9 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about how you found a cheap apartment in Buenos Aries?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hey there, I actually did make a video about finding housing in BA! Head over to my Argentina playlist and you'll find it! :)

@899bubbles9 Жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff yes! I found it very soon after. Thank you so much 🤍

@pg618 Жыл бұрын

So Western Union charges $25 and on top of that the bank charges $10 totaling $35? I think I will bring enough cash for 3 months then renew my Visa in Colonia Uruguay and take out dollars in Uruguay. I use Charles Schwab debit card and they pay back All charges, I have used it all over the world.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Western Union charges a fee no matter what, price differs depending on which route you go. You only get charged the additional $10 from your credit card company if you choose to do a wire transfer from your credit card. My regular bank doesn’t charge me anything for it.

@taterockz5724 Жыл бұрын

can i do the exchange on western union without having an Argentinean bank account?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Yes. I also don’t have an Argentina bank account. Just select to pick up, not the bank account option.

@stevebbuk Жыл бұрын

Will I get the blue rate on Calle Florida with £ sterling?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

I believe so, but I'm not 100% sure. I know you will with USD and Euros. I imagine it would be the same with pounds. I'm sorry I can't give you a full concrete answer on that!

@llwil2003 Жыл бұрын

You need to update this to reflect foreign credit card blue rate.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, it’s not possible to update videos once they have already been uploaded. The blue dollar changes so fast anyways that you could never keep up. But the usd prices should still be pretty accurate.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Also the credit card stuff is all super recent, it happened right after I left Argentina in December.

@lucia26 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks! Do the western union people want to take your passport for a second or do you just show it and hold on to it?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hi Lucia! They will take it to make a photocopy and double check some details, and then they give it back. I actually just made another video where I go more into depth about Western Union as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e69jgpVhnK2wlJs.html

@lucia26 Жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Watched it! Thanks for the effort of making video's. Once the money comes through, how many days do you have to pick it up, do you know?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

@@lucia26 Hey there, thanks so much for taking a look! I believe you have 90 days. But even though, the money won't just disappear. They will probably just send you a letter that your money hadn't been picked up yet.

@EK-lp8od Жыл бұрын

Can you get the blue dollar at any WU in the world? In other words can i get some pesos before going to Argentina or do i need to wait until i get there? Thank you

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

It's unlikely you'll be able to get pesos before you go. The inflation and devaluation is so crazy in Argentina that most other countries won't carry it. That also means you should spend all your pesos before leaving the country because it will be really hard to exchange them back to USD when you leave.

@earthrooster1717 6 ай бұрын

Its cheaper than Thailand WOW

@isabellaramirez6908 10 ай бұрын

What do you mean by if you use your bank account to transfer and not your credit card? Are you referring to a debit card as a bank account? Sorry, I never heard it this way - 4:55

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 9 ай бұрын

I mean your bank account. You can put in your checking account details and money comes out directly from your bank account.

@rsaathoff Жыл бұрын

Can you do the blue dollar rate and take the pesos back to the US and exchange them to make money?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Nope!! :)

@lassknebel3118 4 ай бұрын

Is the denomination of USD important in terms of getting the blue dollar rate? Meaning does it matter wether you have a 100 USD note or 5 x 20 USD notes to change?

@alebassmusic 4 ай бұрын

Hello! Argentinian here. No, the denomination does not matter at all. However you might get a different rate if you have older, "small face" bills. For some reason brokers prefer the newest series.

@lassknebel3118 4 ай бұрын

@@alebassmusic Thank you. However, I really have to ask, because our landlord told us, that they highly prefer 100 USD bills. He even said, that you get a far better rate for a 100 USD than for 2x 50 USD bills.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I've heard several times that it's better to have newer $100 bills (the ones with the BIG Benjamin face on them).

@artiel.757 Жыл бұрын

Hi any tips for using the WESTERN UNION App without an Argentian phone #? I saw a post from another person who had issues receiving the money and had to purchase a sim to obtain an Argentian phone #.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

You can also use the regular web version on your computer. Just make sure to write down all the info you need when you go to the Western Union to pick up your money (MCTN number, total amount in pesos. Plus bring passport). I think it's strange that you would need to have an Argentinian sim card in order to pick up your money. I had an Argentine sim, but I use an American number. Maybe that other person just needed local data in order to open the app on the spot? If you take a screenshot of the transaction page before you go, that has all the info you need. But if you do want to get a local sim, it's way cheap. If you go to Claro, they'll actually give you a sim card for free. Then you just have to go to a kiosko to charge it. There are several options, but it's usually around $5 or less.

@briancopestick9998 Жыл бұрын

I used WU twice online. First time online in UK Just before departure which was easy and picked up the cash on arrival in BA. In Argentina I found the WU website was blocked, and had to use a vpn to appear to be outside Argentina. I also changed money in the street no problem. The street guys are happy with Euros as well as USD.

@nursejean903 2 жыл бұрын

How do you generate income while you are traveling?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nurse Jean. Great question! I have done several different things throughout my many years of travel. I have taught English in many different countries, and online. In some places, I worked in bars and restaurants. Over the last several years I taught English as well as worked remotely for an American health care company. At the moment, I'm focusing on freelance design, illustration, and video work.

@ramzib.1092 Жыл бұрын

After watching you calculating your expenses down to the penny... I have one question for you, "Marry me?" lol Thanks for the video! :)

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHHAHAHHA I guess you're an accountant?

@ramzib.1092 Жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Haha... No... But I need an accountant to manage my personal & travel expenses! lol... Thanks for all the helpful tips on Argentina. I will use them in my upcoming trip.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

@@ramzib.1092 Great!! Enjoy your trip!! ;)

@timmartin638 Жыл бұрын

was that rent for a 1 bedroom apt??

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Yes

@ManInMotionNYC Жыл бұрын

The blue rate is now 420 pesos to $1!!! Que increíble!!...well, it's incredible for me but not so great for my friends here earning money in pesos.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Right?! It’s crazy how fast it changes! That’s just in one year! It’s really unfortunate for the locals, you’re absolutely right about that!

@InsaneGamingLegendz Жыл бұрын

If you were to send yourself money using western union, the rate is 45000 for $100. Can’t you take that amount of pesos back to usd and double your money? Or it doesn’t work that way? Thanks

@ManInMotionNYC Жыл бұрын

@@InsaneGamingLegendz Well, pesos have no strength or value in the U.S. so if you take 45,000 pesos back to the U.S. and want to exchange them back to that same $100, you will actually lose money (I believe). Just how much you will lose, I’m not sure. But, I am sure that the pesos will NOT increase in value when exchanged for dollars.

@ManInMotionNYC Жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff By the way, your video helped IMMENSELY because no other online info on the subject really explained EVERYTHING. I’ve continuously done the “go to Uruguay” thing to extend my stay and I will be trying the “just stay and pay” thing for the first time in June. I’ll let you know how it goes 🤞🏽

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I hope it goes well for you! 💕

@natehine8541 Жыл бұрын

do they use bitcoin lightening.

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Hey Nate, I've never heard of that before!

@natehine8541 Жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff El Salvador has Bitcoin city a means of transfer and a whole lot more Unless the local governance is against it would seen to be a perfect fit .. search Bitcoin City ..

@DavidCoxDallas 2 ай бұрын

how secure is it to keep cash at home? it seems criminals might follow gringos exiting these blue exchange places so that gringo's residence can be targeted for robbery. perhaps even repeated robbery.

@luismarquez7917 Жыл бұрын

OMG I have a headache already

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Haha fair enough! It’s complicated. But the good thing since I made this video is that you can now use most credit cards. Not quite the blue rate, but almost. :)

@samerethsalliman1881 Жыл бұрын

So for $10K to $15K USD, you can live well in Buenos Aires for 1 year?

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, yes!

@samerethsalliman1881 Жыл бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Cool! I'm so in!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy!!

@jbrown9163 9 ай бұрын

do they accept cryptocurrency?

@meriacre Жыл бұрын

Hah, I live in Moldova the poorest country of Europe, and one beer in the bar here costs 3$ medium))

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

ahhahaha time to move to Argentina!

@kunalmehta9495 10 ай бұрын

Well now its 650p 💀

@NickiPostsTravelStuff 10 ай бұрын

Crazy how fast it changes

@kunalmehta9495 10 ай бұрын

@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Well I need to ask that if I have $10 and exchange it in blue dollar rate with almost double pesos and the money which I will be getting is about $18-19 in pesos(original rate) , so my question is that if I deposit(pesos) in the bank and get dollars, will I be able to do it again and again ?🤑to become rich

@henrikrolfsen584 Жыл бұрын

The inflation rate is 75% Pick-pockets are everywhere. Never carry your passport with you! Any cash & credit cards must be kept under your shirt, in a pouch around your neck. If you step onto any form of public transport; busses, subways, or trains, you will be accosted by several thieves at once. Strange hands will be in every pocket, in every nook, and cranny. Hands will go down your pants, and up your shirt. Wear you valuables under your shirt, and have a belt tightly fixed below that pouch. Only by reaching down the neck of your shirt will access your money, that way. Taxi drivers cannot be trusted: They will pretend that you have them a much smaller banknote than you actually did! Carefully hand them the notes, and say the amount! Stealing is part of Argentine culture!

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

Interesting perspective. While robberies do happen (my phone was stolen too), I never experienced being accosted and hands down my pants and up my shirt on public transportation, nor have I heard of that happening to anyone. I'm so sorry to hear that was your experience. However, I think it's really unfair to say that "stealing is part of Argentine culture." Sure, there are people who steal, like in any country, but overall the people in Argentina are honest and thoughtful.

@sureshrajan1181 Жыл бұрын

Terrible Chinese food.. Ha ha.. 100%

@NickiPostsTravelStuff Жыл бұрын

hahahhahahah it's so true!

@elparpo9 8 ай бұрын

just dont change money for pesos unless you are about to use it hahahah it doubles every year

@turdferguson- 3 ай бұрын

My best friend is from Buenos Aires, he said it is very dangerous these days. How did you find this? He advised me not to go when I told him I was thinking of moving there from Spain