Episode 43: Living in "The Paris of South America” for $1,000 a Month

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This week, we're talking to International Living contributor, Greyson Ferguson, about his decision to expand his options and life experience with a move to Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina.
Like many others, the COVID pandemic and travel lockdown prompted Greyson to evaluate his life, take a look around, and make the push to live in a way he truly wanted, rather than settle for what simply fell into his lap. Greyson’s first move was to renovate a 1960s camper and set out across the United States in search of adventure and enlightenment.
With him came his dogs, and although they were a responsibility, the company and companionship they brought was more than enough to make up for any inconvenience. So much so, that when Greyson decided that it was time to look outside of the United States for the continuation of his adventures, he didn’t hesitate to bring them along.
Getting the dogs to South America was a story in itself. Stressful at times, and involving a mountain of paperwork, it didn’t help that one of Greyson’s dogs was an ageing pitbull. Ageing, and gentle, but nevertheless, a breed that’s banned from many countries. It narrowed the options a little, but after a stint in Peru, Greyson and the dogs now find themselves in Argentina, enjoying the sophisticated, European-style life of Buenos Aires—sometimes called the "Paris of South America."
With stylish cafés, vast outdoor markets, and with a huge range of international cuisine, life in Buenos Aires is as sophisticated as any European city. Using a currency-conversion hack known as the ‘blue dollar’ though, makes it much, much more affordable. Living large on $1,000 a month? It’s easy when you have blue dollars. In this episode, Greyson explains all.
Join host, Jim Santos, as he meets Greyson Ferguson in the latest episode of Bigger Better World.
Read Greyson's full article in the March issue of the International Living Magazine: "Blue Dollar" Delivers Bargain Lifestyle in Buenos Aires.
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Chapters

1. Episode 43: Living in "The Paris of South America” for $1,000 a Month (00:00:00)

2. Currency Hacks in Argentina ‘Oftentimes The Blue Dollar is About Twice the Value’ (00:03:34)

3. Everything is Very Affordable—Monthly Expenses of Around $1,000 (00:09:04)

4. A Fully-Furnished Apartment (In A Nice Area) For $350 A Month (00:11:57)

5. An Unofficial—But Effective—Long-Term Residency Hack (00:15:41)

6. Walking and Exploring the “Paris of South America” (00:17:44)

7. The Climate in Buenos Aires—Mild Winters, But Warm In Summer (00:21:49)

8. Coffee, Cuisine, and the Best Beef in the World (00:23:54)

9. How to Meet Other Expats in Buenos Aires (00:25:53)

10. Neighborhoods, Architecture, and Atmosphere (00:33:27)