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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Population 2,900,000 8,850,000 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech Korean
Level of English High Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit September - December March - May, October, November June - October March - May, September - November
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1321 $1867 $1806 $2184
Rent $844 $778 $780 $797
Groceries $98 $281 $158 $356
Dining out $121 $182 $240 $211
Cafe $25 $49 $53 $69
Coworking space $95 $159 $175 $222
Mobile internet $11 $25 $24 $40
Public transportation $9 $11 $61 $40
Taxis $9 $9 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $24 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $81 $19 $39
Museums and sights $4 $20 $35 $6
Nightlife $23 $64 $50 $93
Gym $14 $69 $56 $69
Yoga $19 $65 $66 $112
Massage $10 $51 $37 $75
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow