What about South America,, especially Argentina

[synthia]

Those prices sound pretty good to me. And thank you for all the other information elsewhereon the forum.

[mo_hassan]

Hi guys,

I am a recent Msc graduate from a uni in England, but I was seriously thinking of moving to either Argentina or Brazil, but I havn't got the first idea of where I can start to look for jobs. I dont have a lot of money so I would ideally like to have a job sorted before I make the move. Any advice?

[MichelleAlison]

Originally Posted by mo_hassan

Hi guys,

I am a recent Msc graduate from a uni in England, but I was seriously thinking of moving to either Argentina or Brazil, but I havn't got the first idea of where I can start to look for jobs. I dont have a lot of money so I would ideally like to have a job sorted before I make the move. Any advice?

Firstly, you need to check the visa situation with regard to the passport you hold and whether you would be allowed to live and work in Brazil or Argentina.

You don't say what profession you are looking for. Most importantly, unless you can earn dollars, you will be looking at very low salaries here, which are really not sufficient to live on. Most people that come to Argentina are generally retired and live of their pensions. Alternatively, others invest in properties and live of the income. It doesn't sound that you fit into either category. Setting up a business in South America is really not easy, especially without a language. Many people also earn money through the internet, so that could be something to do, but it's not a regular income.

You need to come to South America and to see for yourself whether this culture would be for you. I have spent the last 26 years with South American people in London, so for me, it was not such a big difference.

I don't want to be negative, but it is important to think about everything. The cost of living is really low here, but only for people earning in dollars. For people earning local salaries, it is very expensive.

I hope this helps a little and please feel free to e-mail with any more questions.

Michelle

[Worldwide Worker]

It maybe a little late, and Synthia may already have gone to Argentina. I can only agree with Michelle as I visited Argentina a couple of time while working in Peru and I found Argentina to be one of the best cities in the world. The people are extremely friendly and the steaks are the BEST.

I would be back there on the next flight if I could find work. To me South America is the most fantastic continent in the world. It has a diversity in climate and scenery which you will not find anywhere else.

André

[MichelleAlison]

Hi André

It`s nice to see someone from the UK agreeing with me. All the Brits that I know who have visted here, have fallen in love with Argentina, especially BA.

Regards

Michelle

PS Are you British, because your name isn't?

[Patagonia]

How is it the living in the Patagonia region? Iv'e seen apartments for under $60,000 in small populated towns that look very nice. How much income do you need to live modestly in these smaller towns and would you recommend buying or renting because of the unstability?

[MichelleAlison]

Hi Patagonia and welcome to the forum.

You talk about buying a property in the Patagonian region, but you don't seem to know the area. Have you ever visited Argentina? There are many reasonably priced properties all over the country, but in Patagonia everything is priced in dollars from shops, restaurants, rentals and of course properties, making it a very expensive area to live. Don't forget it is extremely cold in the winter.

Besides the above, I have read somewhere, but not sure where, that foreign people are unable to buy properties in Patagonia. If I can find the information, I will post it.

Where are you from?

Regards

Michelle

[Patagonia]

I was just looking at some of the real estate and I found some of the cheaper properties to be in the Patagonia region, I don't think it gets that cold in the winter not as bad as Canada anyways at least for the northern part of Patagonia. Not planning on buying anytime soon but the question itself sort of prys into the question is it safe to own property in Argentina. I read about inflation always on the rise. Many of the other posts I read are also dated 2007. 2006 etc and because of this they may be unrealiable. In short since you live their do you feel that the future will look good in terms of Argentina being a cheap place to live. Never been there but everything about the country sounds great in terms of culture/weather similar to southern europe but cheaper.

[OzDoug64]

Originally Posted by MichelleAlison

Most importantly, unless you can earn dollars, you will be looking at very low salaries here, which are really not sufficient to live on.

Hi Michelle, could you please be more specific to the type of work which attracts the higher currency. I'm a tiler and looking at hopefully residing in Central America, Argentina etc but still able to work with my trade.

Any suggestions anyone?

[MichelleAlison]

Originally Posted by OzDoug64

Hi Michelle, could you please be more specific to the type of work which attracts the higher currency. I'm a tiler and looking at hopefully residing in Central America, Argentina etc but still able to work with my trade.

Any suggestions anyone?

Hi Doug,

From my own experience when renovating apartments, I have found the labour to be very very cheap here, especially in relation to what we used to pay in the UK. I will see if I can find the tiler's bill and give you a proper quote.

Like anywhere in the world, there are many good builders and many cowboys and I found that it is difficult to find good workmanship. I am planning a small project whereby I want to knock down a really ugly old house and build 8-10 apartments on two floors. My wish is to be able to work to European standards. I think you will find a lot of work if you are good, reliable and fast working - here in Mar del Plata there is a lot of building going on and there is so much land to purchase - I suppose it is a bit like Australia - a very big country with a small population in relation to size, with about one third living in and around Buenos Aires.

I hope this helps and please feel free to ask more questions.

Regards

Michelle