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Population | 2,900,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1855 | $2521 |
Rent | $1185 | $920 |
Groceries | $137 | $411 |
Dining out | $170 | $243 |
Cafe | $35 | $80 |
Coworking space | $133 | $257 |
Mobile internet | $16 | $46 |
Public transportation | $12 | $47 |
Taxis | $13 | $47 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $20 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $34 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $6 | $7 |
Nightlife | $33 | $107 |
Gym | $20 | $80 |
Yoga | $27 | $129 |
Massage | $14 | $86 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |