Buenos Aires

Large and vibrant Buenos Aires offers a European vibe in South America that pulsates from its authentic neighborhoods, historic squares and traditional cafes and eateries. Each neighborhood feels like its own mini-city, each with a different flavor depending on your interests. Theaters, museums and parks bring life to the city, as do the public tango sessions, passionate football matches and desire to chat over dinner, coffee or wine for hours on end. Beautiful and gritty, fast-paced and laid-back, the decent cost of living and ideal location for exploring nature, wine regions and other nearby countries, make this an appealing place for spend some time.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 166458 1648 1457 ${ selected_currency } per month in Buenos Aires, with an average rent of 106368 1053 931 ${ selected_currency }.

Due to strict currency controls, Argentina has two exchange rates for USD. The official, lower rate is what you get at ATMs, banks and registered currency exchange booths. The unofficial, higher rate (Blue Rate) can be obtained from black market exchange offices known as 'cuevas'. All costs below would be 30% cheaper with the Blue Rate.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 106368 1053 931
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 12293 122 108
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 15300 151 134
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 3166 31 28
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 11910 118 104
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 1423 14 12
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 1091 11 10
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 1175 12 10
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 1750 17 15
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 3050 30 27
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 498 5 4
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 2950 29 26
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 1825 18 16
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 2389 24 21
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 1270 13 11
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 166458 1648 1457

Average weather in Buenos Aires

Most common months to visit: September - December

Latest updates

All Travel Restrictions and Mandatory Quarantine measures extended in Argentina

Commercial Flights to and from Argentina could restart in October

Lollapalooza Argentina - 26-28 November 2021

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What to know

Population	2,900,000
Main airport	Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
Language	Spanish
Tap water	Not drinkable
Tipping	10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars
Taxi apps	Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only)

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