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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1788 | $1903 |
| Rent | $1143 | $792 |
| Groceries | $132 | $286 |
| Dining out | $164 | $186 |
| Cafe | $34 | $50 |
| Coworking space | $128 | $162 |
| Mobile internet | $15 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $11 |
| Taxis | $13 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $33 | $83 |
| Museums and sights | $5 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $32 | $65 |
| Gym | $20 | $70 |
| Yoga | $26 | $67 |
| Massage | $14 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |