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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1615 | $2703 |
| Rent | $1032 | $1271 |
| Groceries | $119 | $190 |
| Dining out | $148 | $339 |
| Cafe | $31 | $55 |
| Coworking space | $116 | $212 |
| Mobile internet | $14 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $85 |
| Taxis | $11 | $47 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $53 |
| Sport and cultural events | $30 | $59 |
| Museums and sights | $5 | $21 |
| Nightlife | $29 | $89 |
| Gym | $18 | $47 |
| Yoga | $23 | $154 |
| Massage | $12 | $69 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |