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Population | 2,900,000 | 144,900 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Greek |
Level of English | High | High |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, October - December |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1379 | $2012 |
Rent | $881 | $697 |
Groceries | $102 | $161 |
Dining out | $127 | $268 |
Cafe | $26 | $58 |
Coworking space | $99 | $214 |
Mobile internet | $12 | $36 |
Public transportation | $9 | $64 |
Taxis | $10 | $43 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $15 | $46 |
Sport and cultural events | $25 | $29 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $24 | $113 |
Gym | $15 | $110 |
Yoga | $20 | $108 |
Massage | $11 | $56 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |