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I have lived in Uruguay as an exPat for 9 years now. You stay for the people, the best neighbors on earth. Tranquilo…

@adventurefreaksss

4 ай бұрын

Where in Uruguay do you live? Would you like to be on the podcast? Would love to have you!

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

Hear hear ❤

@alexchanda4297

2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤😊​@@adventurefreaksss

Ramona you are a wealth of info. I'm heading down to Montevideo tomorrow.

Most succinct and informative interview of an American expat living in Uruguay ever, thank you. Ramona your ability to see things clearly and then explain them is 'top notch'. We've been here 15 years. I hope to bump into you one day.

Hello, I'm Spanish, I visited Uruguay in recent years and I loved it, next year I'm going to live there, greetings.

Thank you both so much. Really informative and interesting conversation. Uruguay had not been on my radar until this video!

my wife and I visited UY many many times over the previous 20 years as Canadians who spent 14 years in New Zealand and returned to the Okanagan valley in 2007. Flash forward to 2012, and perhaps 1 cold winter too many, the property market peaked and we sold our house and acreage in Cherryville and August 5th, 2022 moved, shipped a container of memories and our 6 rescue cats boarded our private flight to Uruguay. We wanted a quiet private life on the empty beach we stood on in 2010 on one of our tiki tours that were 2 months or longer through all of the country. Department of Rocha 5 km East of La Pedrera is where we purchased a modern secluded beach house. Agree with your take on this country ticked all the boxes required for a quiet retirement. Health care is affordable by all US standards in Canada it was free so a cost was incurred but relative. The budget here is far higher than your lifestyle in MVD but our lifestyle is very different. Place and price in Uruguay for most budgets. From Punta Del Este and Jose Ignacio through to La Paloma prices are higher as they are resort towns, and most business owners open from December 1st through March then close up. Great choices for all foods and all tastes. We love it

@adventurefreaksss

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for viewing our content and sharing this information!!

@robjus1601

3 ай бұрын

Very interesting and informative. Can you still buy beach property without a neighbor within 100 meters?

@adventurefreaksss

3 ай бұрын

Great question. I do not know. Maybe Ramona will reply.@@robjus1601

@susanaburry4529

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the information. I am an Uruguayan living in USA for most of my life, going 😮back to visit soon and planning to stay for a couple of months and reconnect to my roots

@Nickysmom

Ай бұрын

We looked at Uruguay 20 years ago and loved it. At the time we had 3 horses and it was too cumbersome to consider a move there and then got distracted. Loved the country and the people. Maybe we should have moved there

Been there. If you're a.native Spanish speaking person like this guest, yes,if not the accent there is a challenge

Thank you for taking the time to share so much important information and for the efforts in making the video :)

Thank you both for such a great interview and outlook on living in Uruguay! Ramona, your experience and details about what it's like to live there have been incredibly helpful. What a find this video has been 😃♥

BTW, mutualistas are not the public system. Uy has a mixed care type of healthcare, public, mutualista, high end private. Mutualistas are comparable to a healthcare concierge system here. Uy is more expensive, but it's a welfare state, so your basic needs will be taken care of regardless of where you lived before, specifically reliable healthcare bc it's considered a human right. Uy has great preventative healthcare. There a few expats in Piriapolis, you should reach out to them.

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information @pelipequi1493!!

Tranqui, tranqui, that's the Uruguayan way. Uruguayan American here. Shhhhhhh, don't give away my secret. I am so looking forward to retiring in Piriapolis!!

I would move down there just for the grass-fed beef. Sounds like a good country. Like her I'm from the states, (New York) and our country is tanking. She made the right move.

@lucialanda7922

2 ай бұрын

En Uruguay, estàn las mejores pasturas del mundo!!!!! Por eso su carne es especial,un sabor único, vivo actualmente en Mallorca, me horrorizo cuando veo como alimentan las vacas, las ovejas

@PablaMMoore

Ай бұрын

You should have the best meat from Uruguay in your supermarkets. Many of the USDA choice expensive stakes are from Uruguay, since they export meat because it is one of the best in the world. I use to buy it while living in New Jersey.

welcome Ramona! Wish you the best here in Uruguay.

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

Thank you - I love it here, especially for people like you.

If I ever get to go to Uruguay I would want to hire her to help me get through everything!

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

Me too. Ramona's an amazing lady!

@shabadime10

7 ай бұрын

I was curious about the night life or dating in Uruguay 🇺🇾 🤔. But another good interview.

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

I suspect in Montevideo it is quite a good nightlife and dating scene!@@shabadime10

Most helpful info I've found. Thank you both!

@adventurefreaksss

4 ай бұрын

I'm doing a follow up with Ramona to be released in a few weeks!

Very informative! Thank you!

Thank you Ms Ramona! Very helpful!

Most interesting - it shows we all have different tastes. I lived in Pocitos for 8 years and loved going out to eat at the neighbourhood restaurants.

These were great questions. Good interview skills

@adventurefreaksss

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Love that URUGUASHAN accent, Ramona!!

Good info.May I add Uruguay together with Sweden are the two countries that have the most readers per capita in the world, the enormous amount of bookstores in Montevideo, will attest to that. There is no illiteracy in Uruguay. Health care s well as Primary ,Secondary and Tertiary education ( University) are public services, that is, they are free. Of course you can opt for private if you like. All utilities, gas, energy, communications, water are public, not privatised ( in essence owned by all Uruguayans).

Thank You for all the well explained Informations. You are Great People Good Luck and stay healthy and Happy. Take Care

@adventurefreaksss

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for viewing our content!

Great interview! Thanks to the both of you for your time. I like the way Uruguay takes care of it's own. We've got serious issues in the States in this regard. Going off the rails. It's sad. My wife and I are looking at options abroad. Good day.

@jamesdelalla3143

2 ай бұрын

Consider Uruguay. Some soul searching is required tho; "what do I really want?" Lots to gain, lots to give up.

Ramona is great, super friendly!

I'm thinking about moving there myself it is getting bad here in the states

Interesting. Uruguay is definitely NOT one of the South American countries that are generally mentioned when people in the US talk about immigrating to another country, so it's good to hear from your guest. She provides information and a perspective that is hard to find elsewhere on KZread. But let me make sure I understand this correctly: from the moment you get your cedula (temporary residency visa) until the moment you get your permanent residency visa, you can't leave the country without express permission? And it can take 15-18 months to get your permanent residency visa? Whew! That's a long time to have to stay put!

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

Let me see if I can get an accurate answer on this for you. Thanks for reaching out @Calipeixegato!!

@danspencer4235

7 ай бұрын

I think that's because the average cost of living is about twice that of many other SA countries. Salaries are higher there, but if you are retiring that doesn't help you.

@dexadrinepancake

5 ай бұрын

You can leave during your tramite. You have to buy a permit to re-enter and you will be asked if it is your intention to make Uruguay your main residence. The permit costs about $30 and can be bought over the counter at immigraciones.

@adventurefreaksss

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this addition!!@@dexadrinepancake

@clintfalk

5 ай бұрын

Uruguay is expensive, people. Take that dollar amount and multiply it by 3 and you are living on a basic level.

Uruguay sounds identical to Nova Scotia, CN. Lovely.

@kuna967

2 ай бұрын

Except for the terrible healthcare in NS!

@user-yv9fq5ym9w

16 күн бұрын

How?

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for viewing our content!!

Ramona I love you ❤ I am planing to see the Expo in September in Montevideo.....Muchos Saludos from Germany....from Eduardo😊

GREAT!!!! Thanks

I'm wondering if I can become a permanent resident there and still receive my USA social security? ALso I'm wondering about the banking system - do debit cards work there on a network that meshes with that of the USA?

How do you spend so little in Uruguay? I'm in love with this country, and I'm not leaving here, but I'm from Madrid and I was in the summer, and Uruguay is more expensive.

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

I am a frugal person, and I own my home, so I'm able to manage my expenses. I could spend more, but my needs are met.

Thank you for see and your narrative reflects what my country really is , Beautiful, ❤❤ beautiful for how really is

As an uruguayan living outside of the country, I always though that Uruguay really nenefits from foreigners moving there, enjoy the culture and contribute to it. Greetings fron SoCal.❤

The United States would be a better country if we would implement exactly the same system for people who want to gain residence in the U.S.

She is my kind of person! What a delightful woman, and she makes Uruguay sound so delightful and interesting. I think your $ budget sounds way off.

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

Ramona is awesome!

@clintfalk

5 ай бұрын

It is way off! I just came from Uuruguay, and it is expensive on a level with North America.

We Wish We Could See This Place 😂

Thank you for the breakdown of expenses. I am a uruguaya who is looking to come back with my little SS retirement and you gave me hope. All I have heard is how expensive it is but I guess you have to live a la uruguaya if you want to stay there

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found this helpful! Thank you!!

@santiluly2011

7 ай бұрын

She mention she purchased an apartment, how did she paid it? Did she transferred the funds by wire transfer?

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

I'll pass this question on to her and hopefully she will reply. Thank you !!@@santiluly2011

@clintfalk

5 ай бұрын

IT IS EXPENSIVE.

@mariagarcia7397

4 ай бұрын

Im planning to do the same ,going back to my country ,my ss here in USA it's to little

Cool girl. I’d like to explore moving there. I’d like to hear more from her. Thanks

@adventurefreaksss

3 ай бұрын

You're in luck. We just finished another podcast and I will publish soon! Thank you for viewing!!

It's kind of odd to see someone saying that Uruguay is cheaper than Spain or Portugal, All I know is that Uruguay (same as Argentina or Paraguay) is expensive. The food is expensive and the bills are expensive too. The weather is far from good There are reasons why people are not flocking to Uruguay.

@adventurefreaksss

28 күн бұрын

Artur, please send me a message. I have some questions for you. Adventurefreaksss@gmail.com. Thank you!

Punta Negra is very close to Piriapolis, very quite and very nice.

The cedula is a national ID. Something we should have in US, but some people are "afraid of it. Lol.

Farmer's market? Wild life? Nature and outdoor activities?❤

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

All of the above and so much more!

Buceo, a town in Montevideo is a little cheaper than Carrasco or Punta Gorda towns.

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Thank you very much for this very helpful information! I am European, currently in Portugal (and spending only 12 Euros for a complete lunch menue (Couvert, main, glass of wine, dessert and a coffee!). However, for tax reasons ( zero on foreign income), I am very interested in Uruguay. As a couple, we would have around 6 k USD pension avaliable per month, and I understand that this would be very sufficient, even given the relatively high costs of living. So, time for a visit!

What is your opinion on living in a rural setting is it at all dangerous outside of the cities? How about buying a small farm there ?

@Hundred703

2 ай бұрын

Rural Lavalleja Buy 4 Hectares for $40 k to make a small farm

Well, Uruguay is awesome but so is Spain 🇪🇸 .. I've been in both and I've lived 8 years in spain.. the advantage in spain is for EU citizens that you don't need much to live in spain.. the medical treatments are free of costs ,even if you are unemployed. .. CAP ( Centro asistencia primaria) , the weather is awesome, food fantastic.. etc

Ramona is such a cool chick! I want to move to Uruguay and hang out with her! 🎉

Hi! Thank you for the info. I like your vlog. I would love to retire in Uruguay. In your opinion which is better: apply for a retirement visa here in the US or go to Uruguay for a few months like you did and apply ? I would appreciate your feedback. Once again thank you! JP

@adventurefreaksss

4 ай бұрын

Hopefully she will see your question and respond! Thank you for viewing our content!

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

You don't need a visa, but if plan on staying longer than 90 days you will have to leave the country. Great opportunity to visit Buenos Aires!

Has the salty water problem in the south of the country been fixed?

@federicobalboa9145

4 ай бұрын

yes, absolutely.

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

Yes - fortunately, and now we are receiving much needed rain.

Thank you for this very interesting interview. I would like to have heard why she is moving city and is the cost of living cheaper, or much different, in her new city? Watching from Ireland, living in Spain

@adventurefreaksss

Ай бұрын

Hopefully Ramona will respond! Thank you for viewing!

You can get a visitor's visa for three months for Uruguay. People there are very secretive.

@adventurefreaksss

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

When you say people here are "secretive" can you expand on that?

Hi Ramona, why you do not like Panama?

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

It was just too hot and humid for me.

I wonder would social security be accepted as “income”?

@adventurefreaksss

Күн бұрын

Yes

Fo your mate ....with a sterling silver straw it will never get you sick....

Hi, are gains win on betting exchange foreign platforms taxed ? It's often related to gambling

Cedula it is the ID

@adventurefreaksss

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

Yes - it's the UYU government issued residency card.

How is Uruguay compared to Argentina for cost of living?

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

The cost is higher in Uruguay, but the amenities are terrific. I love Argentina as well and you can check the latest Argentinian video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJxosNaEZ6zToco.html. Thanks for viewing!!

@thegreengagardener

7 ай бұрын

Argentina is in a financial crisis (again) on the verge on voting in a right wing "disruptor" a la Trump to "dollarize" the economy. If you want to exploit the dollar's strength in Argentina, now is the time...

@pelipequi1493

7 ай бұрын

Right now is higher because of Argentina's economic issues, but it changes through time depending on exchange rate and value of their currency.

@clintfalk

5 ай бұрын

Uruguay is 3 times as expensive as Buenos Aires, and even more than than the smaller cities of Argentina. I was in Montevideo two weeks okay and now I am traveling in Argentina. Huge difference in costs. Montevideo is not for the budget minded. And there are no second tier cities of any size in Uruguay.

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

Argentina is definitely less expensive, but their economy and currency are a hot mess. Political instability adds to the conundrum, especially with the recently elected "Trump Lite" president. I chose Uruguay over Argentina because of it's political and economic stability, and the ease of obtaining residency.

Oh darn I only have 657😂

@adventurefreaksss

3 ай бұрын

Check out the Bali video. He only lives on 500! There's a place for everyone:).

Los yankis descubriendo el estilo de vida hispanoamericano por primera vez que es similar al mediterraneo son muy graciosos.

Doesn't a retirement visa also require a $100,000 minimum investment in property or government bonds?

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

No, you need to show proof of sustainable funds, but you don't "have" to invest in government bonds, or purchase property.

Tranqui. Lol. Yes bureaucracy in Uruguay is like european beureaucracy. Lol.

The political situation there sounds more like a flavor of Libertarianism.

@clintfalk

5 ай бұрын

It's not anything like libertarianism. There is a 22% tax on all retail sales, including groceries.

What bullshit! I just came from Montevideo. It's as expensive as the US. Really. Where the tango originated is of no consequence. Tango is much more visible in Argentina.

@charrua59

4 ай бұрын

Plus very little variation compared to the USA.

That's a lot of mucho BS to live in a lousy climate. (?) Not enough English there for me either. Simply not quite enough advantages for such a giant load of crap they put you through ! (for me & I'm sure many others) > Ridiculous priced food to eat out and a poor selection is enough to keep me out of the country !!! -- Perhaps Argentina 'now' is a better deal - with their new President ? -- Sounds like she's made ''lemonade'' in order to live there ?

She's a doll and seems kind but i do find it funny when these people flee the country they made.

@adventurefreaksss

2 ай бұрын

Flee the country they made? Not sure what you mean by this.

😂😂😂😂 $658/month?

@clintfalk

5 ай бұрын

Ain't gonna happen.

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

I own my home and have no debts. So, it's happening. @@clintfalk

Soy Uruguaya, no entendí nada!

@adventurefreaksss

2 ай бұрын

Lo siento

@bennyq5948

2 ай бұрын

Ella dice cosas muy buenas sobre Uruguay

Tango originated in Argentina with Carlos Gardel the Argentino. So don't lie

@justinmas299

4 ай бұрын

Were you there? If not you know what she does, what you have been told or read.

@Its-a-Sign

3 ай бұрын

Gardel nació en Tacuarembó Uruguay! sorry

@Mongoose-ct6us

3 ай бұрын

@@Its-a-Sign el nació en Francia. Esta en Wikipedia.

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

The Uruguayans will beg to differ: www.uvm.edu/~jalvez/images/Culture,%20Gauchos%20&%20folk/Tango.htm#:~:text=Culture%20from%20Uruguay%20%2D%20Tango,and%20sensual%20music%20and%20dance.

@charrua007

3 ай бұрын

​@@Mongoose-ct6us Gardel, Julio Sosa, Gerardo Matos Rodriguez todos uruguayos

Overall, show I enjoyed it, just like your other videos. I didn't like the in your face pushing the LGBTQ agenda. If one chooses not to be with GOD, it's their choice. People choose where they want to be after we die. Just like my comments, it didn't need to be in this video. You didn't have much choice into regards to her comments except cutting it out. Overall, watching other videos on this location, I'm still interested in visiting. Sorry, I've offended some with my comments. I was offended by her comments. So angry face back at the ones that will put on my comments. Anyway, you're not allowed to do that because it's hate. For me, I dislike that people don't choose to have a relationship with God, which is their choice. You can always change your mind even though you have been fixed before and now are broken. That's one reason we seek God to be fixed and have that relationship. Good day.

@adventurefreaksss

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your input and I appreciate you viewing our content!

We are here in Uruguay right now and we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. When walking on the horrible sidewalks which need A LOT of care no one looks up to say hi because you’re to busy dodging the pot holes and dog poop which is everywhere. Food is terrible and people are not friendly.

@DestinoCanadaTrue

5 ай бұрын

OR perhaps is your obnoxious nature that comes out of every single word you just typed? If sidewalks are horrible you've landed in the wrong side of town my friend.

@clintfalk

5 ай бұрын

YES! The dog poop is horrible. That is not a problem here in Buenos Aires. It is not even a problem in Brazil, which can be really nasty. Yet. Brazilians do clean up after their pets. However, the people are very nice and I never ate a bad meal there, though it is not as good as the food in Argentina, which is a fraction of the price.

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

Montevideo is not all of Uruguay...

You are NOT going to live comfortably in Uruguay for $650. I'll stay in Ecuador. less expensive and better weather. Don't need anyone here vouching for you. Both my temporary and permanent visas took three months. She's saying rent is $500-$1,000 a month. How can you live for $650 a month. #CLICKBAIT

@KC-in9px

7 ай бұрын

Perhaps she shares a house with others or owns it? Ecuador isn't a very safe place for gringos and has gotten worse. The political stability of Ecuador is nonexistent. But if you're happy there goodluck.

@thegreengagardener

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate your perspective, but I own my apartment and live within my means. I have no debt and own everything I need. That's how I live on under $650 - 1000 per month

@adventurefreaksss

7 ай бұрын

If you watch the video you'd find out @larrypicard8802

@catalinafernandez2504

5 ай бұрын

Uruguay has a better quality of life than almost any country in the world, with its own house and earning a relatively good salary. Except for the insecurity, it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I live between Madrid and Oslo, greetings.

@dexadrinepancake

5 ай бұрын

It's a requirement (for a retiree, at least) to buy a house for your own use for a minimum of USD100,000 or you have to buy that sum of government debt in the form of a bond.

Not possible, period! Stop spreading false info. I just rode from one side to the other including the sierras (there are no mountains ) and your headline is misleading.

@adventurefreaksss

2 ай бұрын

You will need to watch the full video to understand how none of this is false information. Thank you.

Short, short-haired woman. Warning Will. Robinson! Warning!

@thegreengagardener

3 ай бұрын

Not sure what you're inferring here...but I'm going to venture you're a bigot.