Buenos Aires
The Paris of South America. Argentina's pulsating capital offers world-class culture, dining, and nightlife with the largest expat community in the country.
About Living in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is South America's most European city — a sprawling metropolis where tango echoes through cobblestone streets, where bookshops outnumber any city on Earth, and where dinner at 10pm is considered early. For expats, BA offers everything: international schools, English-speaking services, coworking spaces on every corner, diverse neighborhoods each with distinct personality, and a cost of living that's still affordable by Western standards. The city runs on a particular rhythm — late nights, long lunches, and the social ritual of mate. The trade-offs are real: bureaucracy, occasional protests, and summer heat that empties the city. But for those who sync with its rhythm, Buenos Aires offers one of the most stimulating urban experiences on Earth.
Monthly Budget
Typical monthly costs: $1,200–$2,500/month
| Expense | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR Palermo) | $500–$900 |
| Groceries | $200–$350 |
| Dining Out | $150–$300 |
| Transport | $30–$60 |
| Prepaga (Health) | $80–$200 |
| Utilities + Internet | $50–$100 |
| Total Range | $1,200–$2,500/month |
Neighborhoods
Hipster central — cafes, bars, parks, and the main expat hub
Old-money elegance — museums, architecture, upscale dining
Bohemian charm — antiques, street art, Sunday feria
Residential calm — families, Chinatown, quieter streets
Up-and-coming — great food, lower rents than Palermo
Modern waterfront — expensive, corporate, safe
Humid subtropical — 25-32°C summers, 8-15°C winters
17°C annual average
50-300 Mbps fiber
Moderate — safe in expat areas, standard precautions needed
EZE international airport with direct flights from major world cities. AEP (Aeroparque) for domestic flights. Buquebus ferry from Uruguay.
Expat Appeal
The obvious first choice for most expats. Best infrastructure, most English-friendly services, biggest international community.
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