Should I bring US dollars to Argentina?
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Should I bring US dollars to Argentina?
When traveling to Argentina, bring cash, especially US dollars. Since Argentines rely heavily on dollars, a parallel, unofficial dollar market exists with a separate rate called the “blue dollar”.
How much is $100 US in Argentina?
Are you overpaying your bank?
| Conversion rates US Dollar / Argentine Peso | |
|---|---|
| 10 USD | 1016.60000 ARS |
| 20 USD | 2033.20000 ARS |
| 50 USD | 5083.00000 ARS |
| 100 USD | 10166.00000 ARS |
What is the best currency to take to Argentina?
Argentine Peso
The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso (ARS). It’s best to have small denominations of Argentine Peso to spend in Argentina. If you can’t buy some before your trip, the next best options are US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR) or Brazilian Reals (BRL).
How much is $1000 US dollars in Argentina?
Convert USD/ARS – Wise….Are you overpaying your bank?
| Conversion rates US Dollar / Argentine Peso | |
|---|---|
| 100 USD | 10178.50000 ARS |
| 250 USD | 25446.25000 ARS |
| 500 USD | 50892.50000 ARS |
| 1000 USD | 101785.00000 ARS |
How much is the dollar blue in Argentina?
The amount of pesos you get at the blue dollar rate is higher than the official rate offered at the banks and Bureau de Change offices. For example, the blue dollar exchange rate today (27th March 2020), is ARG $78.50 for US $1. What is this? The official rate is ARG $61.44 for US $1.
How much is $1 US in Argentina?
Convert US Dollar to Argentine Peso
| USD | ARS |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 101.672 ARS |
| 5 USD | 508.361 ARS |
| 10 USD | 1,016.72 ARS |
| 25 USD | 2,541.8 ARS |
How far does US dollar go in Argentina?
The U.S. dollar will go far in these 20 international cities
| Location | Currency Exchange | Average Cost of Daily Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 1 USD = 27.1010 ARS | $64 |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 1 USD = 32.9077 THB | $65 |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 1 USD = 3.76620 BRL | $65 |
| Banff, Canada | 1 USD = 1.32857 CAD | $71 |
Are things cheap in Argentina?
As of this writing (March 2021) Argentina is quite affordable for those bringing in high-value currencies. If on a tight budget, expect to spend as little as US $22-30 per day, including hostel accommodation, cheap eats, and local public transport.
What is dollar blue Argentina?
The blue rate represents a more reasonable value of the Argentine peso compared to other currencies than the official rate quoted by the government. To exchange dollars for the blue rate, a person must know or find an illegal money changer, known as an arbolito. The location of an arbolito is known as a cueva.
What’s the average wage in Argentina?
What’s the average salary in Argentina? The average wage in Argentina is $1.89 (110ARS) hourly, $326.49 (19,014ARS) monthly, and $3,917.92 (228,168ARS) yearly. The highest yearly salaries are in the cities of Buenos Aires, Cordoba, and Rosario at $4,511.12, $4,472.83 and $4,438.21 respectively.
Is Argentina cheap right now?