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I hope to make it, too. As far as economic factors go, it looks like they have higher avg salaries in Uruguay than Argentina, and judging by the stadium videos I've seen of Stones and AC/DC in Buenos Aries, there's no problem packing a houseful of avid fans in there. Montevideo is close by. Smaller city, but whatever isn't filled by Uruguayans should be filled by Argentinians, me, you, and some other foreigners. Just my 2-cents.
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I hope to make it, too. As far as economic factors go, it looks like they have higher avg salaries in Uruguay than Argentina, and judging by the stadium videos I've seen of Stones and AC/DC in Buenos Aries, there's no problem packing a houseful of avid fans in there. Montevideo is close by. Smaller city, but whatever isn't filled by Uruguayans should be filled by Argentinians, me, you, and some other foreigners. Just my 2-cents.
My quick Google search shows Argentina has about a 20X greater average annual income than Uruguay.
Anyway I'm sure they love their Stones. I've always been amazed at the rabid Argentina fans, Whoo Hoo! Have a blast guys, I just may join you in SA for a couple shows.
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I hope to make it, too. As far as economic factors go, it looks like they have higher avg salaries in Uruguay than Argentina, and judging by the stadium videos I've seen of Stones and AC/DC in Buenos Aries, there's no problem packing a houseful of avid fans in there. Montevideo is close by. Smaller city, but whatever isn't filled by Uruguayans should be filled by Argentinians, me, you, and some other foreigners. Just my 2-cents.
My quick Google search shows Argentina has about a 20X greater average annual income than Uruguay.
Anyway I'm sure they love their Stones. I've always been amazed at the rabid Argentina fans, Whoo Hoo! Have a blast guys, I just may join you in SA for a couple shows.
Sorry, dude. I believe you are correct and I am wrong. I'll still hold that unless The Stones get stupid with ticket prices, there will be a good crowd if they play MVD.
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Incredible that you are thinking about Uruguay as a POOR contry... Have you ever been down here?
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I'm pretty sure those figures for Uruguay are monthly not annual.
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Incredible that you are thinking about Uruguay as a POOR contry... Have you ever been down here?
I guess it's all relative. I haven't been to Uruguay but consider any country with average annual incomes of 557-777 USD relatively poor. People paid more that that for single tickets to Zip Code shows. I'm sure it is rich in many other ways and I didn't mean to be offensive in any way.
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One thing that was sure noticeable from the concert footage I've seen is that the SA audiences are a lot younger than US audiences....certainly a contributing factor to the amazing energy and wildness they show to the Stones down there.
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I'm pretty sure those figures for Uruguay are monthly not annual.
The annual "GDP per capita" in Uruguay is in the range of 16.000-17.000 USD. If you look at "GDP per capita", then Uruguay is higher than Chile, Brazil and Argentina. If you look at the "GDP per capita (PPP adjusted)", then Uruguay has less, but still not a poor nation, and has enough people with money to attend a Stones concert.
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I'm pretty sure those figures for Uruguay are monthly not annual.
The annual "GDP per capita" in Uruguay is in the range of 16.000-17.000 USD. If you look at "GDP per capita", then Uruguay is higher than Chile, Brazil and Argentina. If you look at the "GDP per capita (PPP adjusted)", then Uruguay has less, but still not a poor nation, and has enough people with money to attend a Stones concert.
[en.wikipedia.org]
I think this annual GDP figure is higher than for Shanghai, where the ticket prices were eye-wateringly high and more than anywhere else. Never before or since have I paid such a high face value for a Stones ticket, but it was worth every penny. Still ranks top of my 70+ shows. But I would imagine that the ticket prices will be much lower overall for South America, as hopefully they want as large a fan base as possible to be able to attend. It would only be right. Devoted South American fans have been waiting a long time and disappointed twice recently already. Let's hope for third time lucky.
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Uruguay is really hot about the Stones, first time here. We are Argentinian little brothers, very, very, similar to them, but not just the same. 20 minutes flight from Buenos Aires, Montevideo will be perfect in February.The Stones will be playing in a sold out Centenario Stadium, were the first Football World Cup was held in 1930 (won by Uruguay), a football historic place.
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I get questions about where to go to see the best Stones shows. Brazil or Buenos Aires? Or may be other places. I don't like to compare shows and crowds, but it is a fact that the shows in Buenos Aires are legendary. Don't bring your kids, because the crowd at River Plate Stadium is moving around dancing, jumping up and down, just watch the great videos, and listen to "Saint Of Me" and "Out Of Control" from "No Security"... It is not dangerous but make sure you are sober and you have good shoes. Also, I would bet some of the other shows in South Ameria will be unique, may be Montevideo will be challenging BA, I am sure the fans in the Americas will make great shows early next year!
Hope to make River Plate. Might be the first show in my life I would preferred a "seat" on the side, not GA. Feel old when it comes River Plate... LOL
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Incredible that you are thinking about Uruguay as a POOR contry... Have you ever been down here?
I guess it's all relative. I haven't been to Uruguay but consider any country with average annual incomes of 557-777 USD relatively poor. People paid more that that for single tickets to Zip Code shows. I'm sure it is rich in many other ways and I didn't mean to be offensive in any way.
using GDP per capita at purchasing power parity, uruguay ranks higher than several countries the stones have played, including China and Mexico, and close to many eastern european countries like Poland, Hungary, and Russia.
i think it's great for them to visit less-toured countries, they've played London, NY and LA plenty of times already.
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Besides, is very easy to combine both shows, Montevideo and Buenos aires. Two hours by ship from downtown B.Aires to downtown Montevideo, or 20 min. flight. You can come with me, that´s what i´ll be doing
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Uruguay is really hot about the Stones, first time here. We are Argentinian little brothers, very, very, similar to them, but not just the same. 20 minutes flight from Buenos Aires, Montevideo will be perfect in February.The Stones will be playing in a sold out Centenario Stadium, were the first Football World Cup was held in 1930 (won by Uruguay), a football historic place.
I wait you all down here...
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My friend and me will be coming down from the UK to South America for the tour.
We are going to see 7 shows starting in Buenos Aires and finishing in Sao Paolo.
We were thinking of taking the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo so I looked on the ferry website but there doesn't seem to be an English version,does anyone here know if it is advisable to book the ferry ahead or if you can just turn up on the day?
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My friend and me will be coming down from the UK to South America for the tour.
We are going to see 7 shows starting in Buenos Aires and finishing in Sao Paolo.
We were thinking of taking the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo so I looked on the ferry website but there doesn't seem to be an English version,does anyone here know if it is advisable to book the ferry ahead or if you can just turn up on the day?
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Relax Nate. It's very easy buy the ferry's tickets. I can help you with that, but FIRST, we need to wait the official confirmation of the tour. Keep our fingers crossed.
PS. Im from Argentina, near of River Plate stadium