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Population | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 |
Rent | $844 | $354 | $678 | $732 | $778 |
Groceries | $98 | $44 | $157 | $87 | $281 |
Dining out | $121 | $81 | $261 | $131 | $182 |
Cafe | $25 | $18 | $56 | $18 | $49 |
Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $209 | $96 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $35 | $16 | $25 |
Public transportation | $9 | $6 | $63 | $21 | $11 |
Taxis | $9 | $6 | $42 | $14 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $2 | $45 | $0 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $28 | $8 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 |
Nightlife | $23 | $22 | $110 | $73 | $64 |
Gym | $14 | $9 | $107 | $15 | $69 |
Yoga | $19 | $23 | $105 | $54 | $65 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $20 | $51 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |