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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2547 | $1846 |
Rent | $1087 | $1180 |
Groceries | $217 | $136 |
Dining out | $314 | $170 |
Cafe | $66 | $35 |
Coworking space | $202 | $132 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $16 |
Public transportation | $101 | $12 |
Taxis | $68 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $74 | $34 |
Museums and sights | $42 | $6 |
Nightlife | $72 | $33 |
Gym | $76 | $20 |
Yoga | $115 | $26 |
Massage | $65 | $14 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow |