🇦🇷 South America
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Priciest LatAm city for dining; USD earners benefit from blue-dollar rate
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Buenos Aires climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 99,878 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 246 Mbps | 152 Mbps | 9 ms | 94,465 |
| Mobile | 205 Mbps | 26.6 Mbps | 22 ms | 5,413 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1 USD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD |
|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $894 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,641 |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,191 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $829 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD |
|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $747 |
| 1BR outside center | $508 |
| 3BR city center | $1,574 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,201 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $241 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $169 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD |
|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $20.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $70.00 |
| Fast food combo | $12.70 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.05 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.61 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD |
|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $197 |
| Phone plan / mo | $21 |
| Internet / mo | $30 |
| Gym membership / mo | $52 |
| Cinema ticket | $11.75 |
| Preschool / mo | $461 |
| International school / yr | $7,833 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $30,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Argentina
Country-level research that applies to living in Buenos Aires — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90 extension (famously lax overstay culture → don't rely on it) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2022) — income requirement No official minimum (~$2,500/mo assumed); CV + qualifications required — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Not via DNV; Rentista → PR in 2-3 yrs, citizenship ~2 yrs residence |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Argentina profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo