Living in Buenos Aires: the ultimate expat guide
Everything you need to know for a successful life in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires, or "Fair Winds", is an amazing metropolis with Western looks. The Argentine capital city is also the country's economic, financial, industrial and cultural hub. It thus provides several opportunities for expatriates.
As a living region, Buenos Aires is an ideal destination for expatriates who are looking for a vibrant nightlife, for shopping, to learn tango and discover the local cuisine.
Generalities
Get an overview of living in Buenos Aires with general information to discover the destination.
Discovering Buenos Aires
With waterfalls in the north to the Southern Provinces where glaciers calve freely, Argentina has ...
Developing your social circle in Buenos Aires
Being an expat can be fun and exciting. New sights. New smells. New customs and traditions and ...
Adjusting to the local culture in Buenos Aires
When some people tell their friends they are moving to Argentina, "Say what?" is the ...
Work
Dive into the Buenos Aires labour market, legal framework and tips on how to find a job in Buenos Aires.
Working in Buenos Aires
Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, is the country's loci for all things political and economic. ...
The labour market in Buenos Aires
The capital, Buenos Aires, has quite a changing economy. Its labour market is open to expatriates ...
Jobs in Buenos Aires
Discover professional opportunities in Buenos Aires and boost your career.
Accommodation
Explore real estate or temporary rentals in Buenos Aires. Find out more about renting or buying a house or a flat, real estate agents, leases and rental agreements.
Accommodation in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital city, welcomes thousands of expatriates from across the globe ...
Buying property in Buenos Aires
Argentina is a country with a broad blend of vibrant history and modern life. While the nation ...
Find your ideal home in Buenos Aires
Explore real estate listings in Buenos Aires to buy or rent your next home.
Study
Universities, training courses, student visas, registration procedures: all you need to know about being an international student in Buenos Aires.
Transport
From public transports to renting or buying a car, explore the best options to getting around in Buenos Aires.
Getting around Buenos Aires
When moving overseas, travelling will be part of your everyday life. As a modern and developed city, Buenos Aires hosts an extensive transport ...
Leisure
Sports, leisure, culture and other activities expats can enjoy in their spare time in Buenos Aires.
Things to do in Buenos Aires alone, with family and friends or with a partner
Buenos Aires has something for everyone to do, especially when they have friends or family coming ...
Eating out in Buenos Aires
Tango, passion and good air (Buenos Aires), the best part may be the culture, people and cuisine. ...
Things to do on weekdays in Buenos Aires
The city rarely sleeps, and there are plenty of chances to explore weekend fierias and 2- and 3-day ...
Articles from the magazine
Cherie: "The tango of Buenos Aires is unique"
Originally from California, Cherie lived in France and Mexico before settling in Argentina in 2003. She now lives her passion for dance in Buenos Aires, giving tango classes and enjoying Argentinian way of life...
Jerry in Buenos Aires: "I like pretty much everything about Argentina"
Jerry moved to Buenos Aires last year after marrying his Argentine wife. He works as a freelance photojournalist, which makes him travel extensively. He shares with us his relocation in the country...
Noruega en Argentina
My name is Eirin, I am originally from Oslo, Norway and I currently live on an estancia in Cañuelas, in the province of Buenos Aires, one hour from the city of Buenos Aires. I moved here from Washington, DC, where I had lived for eight years.
Argentine tax reform: Monotech regime could benefit remote workers saving earnings in USD
The Argentine Congress might soon pass a new tax bill that will be a game-changer for remote workers who earn money from abroad. Until now, to legally keep their earnings in an Argentine bank, they had to convert them into pesos. The depreciation of the peso and lack of regularization of freelance work has pushed the state to come up with a bill that would allow these workers to leave up to US$30,000 unconverted in their Argentine account. The Congress's lower house has already approved this bill, but the upper house's vote is pending.
Discover street art in Buenos Aires
Argentina is a Latin American country where European culture is notably evident, blending with the country's breathtaking landscapes and variable climate. Being the financial and cultural heart of the country, Buenos Aires caters for a pleasant lifestyle to expatriates. It's been a few years since Buenos Aires has also become the capital of street art.
From Canada to Patagonia for an eco-friendly lifestyle
Born in the Fraser Valley, close to Vancouver, Sharilyn spent some 20 years in Calagary where she worked with the Red Cross before setting up her own consultancy company. Six years ago, she chose to move to Argentina where she got the opportunity to develop an eco hotel inside a wildlife reserve. Sharilyn speaks to Expat.com about her daily adventures in Patagonia and everything she likes about the country, from the amazing landscapes to the warm and friendly people.
The key to a stress-free life as an expat
Jerry Nelson is an American expat writing his way through life in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This week, he tells us a little about the challenges he has faced as an expat and how he has dealt with them. Transport, shopping, language... Argentinian punctuality (or lack thereof!). Here are his keys to living a stress-free expat life!
An expat talks about her professional retraining in Argentina
Lorraine has always loved travelling and started living abroad when she was barely 20 years old. However, she had never thought that one day she would be working with horses in the heart of Patagonia. She talks to Expat.com about her adventure in Argentina, from her arrival in Buenos Aires to settling in a small Southern village surrounded by nature.
