Argentina

Buenos Aires

#1 Top 5 cities

Buenos Aires remains the broadest expat option in the country thanks to its scale, culture, services, and work opportunities.

Country overview

Population

2 891 082

Year-round temperatures

Day: 15°C až 30°C

Night: 7°C až 20°C

Climate

The climate is temperate, with warm summers and a cooler but not severe winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

6/10

Argentina is generally safe, but petty theft and robberies, including armed robbery, occur in Buenos Aires tourist districts and around major transport terminals.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

River and coastal flooding are the main hazards, with extreme heat and wildfire also relevant; damaging earthquakes and tropical cyclones are unlikely.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Creatives
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇪🇸Spanish
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Noise
  • −Mixed city reputation