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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 Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | May - September |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1846 | $2035 |
Rent | $1180 | $830 |
Groceries | $136 | $172 |
Dining out | $170 | $324 |
Cafe | $35 | $52 |
Coworking space | $132 | $111 |
Mobile internet | $16 | $24 |
Public transportation | $12 | $110 |
Taxis | $13 | $29 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $12 |
Sport and cultural events | $34 | $52 |
Museums and sights | $6 | $28 |
Nightlife | $33 | $76 |
Gym | $20 | $65 |
Yoga | $26 | $95 |
Massage | $14 | $56 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ 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 |