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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | May - September |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1777 | $2023 |
| Rent | $1136 | $825 |
| Groceries | $131 | $171 |
| Dining out | $163 | $322 |
| Cafe | $34 | $52 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $110 |
| Mobile internet | $15 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $109 |
| Taxis | $13 | $29 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $12 |
| Sport and cultural events | $33 | $52 |
| Museums and sights | $5 | $28 |
| Nightlife | $31 | $76 |
| Gym | $19 | $65 |
| Yoga | $26 | $95 |
| Massage | $14 | $55 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |