Buenos Aires

    Argentina, South America
    15.0M people
    America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
    Spanish
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    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina, is a captivating city known for its European-inspired architecture, passionate tango culture, and rich history. It boasts a diverse population, a thriving arts scene, and a delicious culinary landscape.

    Food
    Nightlife
    Safety
    60
    Security
    Moderate
    Cost
    70
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    75
    Medical
    Good
    25°
    L: 15°
    Best time to visitSeptember
    Annual rainfall
    1200mm

    Cost of Living

    70
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    65
    Rent Index
    Expensive
    60
    Groceries
    Moderate
    68
    Restaurants
    Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $700
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $1,800
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average20% higher

    Quality of Life
    Large expat community

    78
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    78
    Excellent
    Good78
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    90
    Outstanding
    Excellent90
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    95
    Outstanding
    Excellent95
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    50
    Good
    Average50
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 90/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 95/100
    Entertainment
    85/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $1K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    50
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    100
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    65
    out of 100
    Good65
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    70
    out of 100
    Good70
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    68
    out of 100
    Good68
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    75
    Good
    Good75
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    50
    Moderate
    Average50

    System Overview

    System Type
    Public and Private
    Emergency Number
    107
    Hospital Density
    25
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    77
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent91
    Good health outcomes

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyModerate
    Score: 60/100
    Crime Rate IndexModerate
    Index: 40/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability70/100
    Emergency
    107
    Disaster Risk
    Low

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    75
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    77
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    25
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    45
    Fair
    Poor45
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    65
    Good
    Good65
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    30
    Fair
    Bad30
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    55

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $25
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.20
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $1.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    75
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    80
    Excellent
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    40
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Ezeiza International Airport (EZE)
    Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    75
    Good
    Good75
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Traffic Congestion
    High
    60 Index
    Average60

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $25
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.2
    per liter
    Taxi
    $1.5
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    50
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $500
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    75
    Good
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    72
    Good

    Major Universities

    University of Buenos Aires
    Higher education institution
    University of San Andrés
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    90
    Excellent90
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    90
    Excellent90
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    95
    Excellent95
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    85
    Excellent85
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    92
    Excellent92

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Low
    50
    Average50
    Language Barrier
    Moderate
    40
    Poor40

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Large
    Integration Score
    75
    Good75

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    50 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    100
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure78/100
    Visa Process60/100
    Banking & Finance75/100
    Avg Salary
    $1,200
    Work Hours/Week
    40h
    Internet Cost
    $30/month
    Visa Info
    Vary depending on nationality. Check with the Argentinian embassy.
    Business Freedom68/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Large Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease75/100
    Language BarrierLow Barrier
    Score: 40/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency50/100
    Cultural Diversity90/100
    Official Languages
    Spanish
    Tipping Culture
    10%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, family-oriented, and social.

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
    Languages
    Spanish
    Emergency
    107
    Healthcare System
    Public and Private

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    10%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, family-oriented, and social.

    Best Time to Visit

    September
    October
    November
    April
    May
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Low

    Visa Requirements

    Vary depending on nationality. Check with the Argentinian embassy.

    Key Statistics

    15.0M
    Population
    70
    Cost Index
    50 Mbps
    Internet
    $0.7K
    1BR Rent
    75
    Transport
    $1K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    University of Buenos Aires
    Nearby location
    University of San Andrés
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Ezeiza International Airport (EZE)
    Nearby location
    Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)
    Nearby location

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