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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,900,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October September - December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1321
Rent $939 $480 $615 $844
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $98
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $121
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $25
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $9
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $14
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $23
Gym $66 $15 $30 $14
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $19
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only)
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow