Buenos Aires Expat Guides
Everything you need to know about living in Buenos Aires, written by expats who have actually done it. Practical, honest, and updated for 2026.
Getting Started in Buenos Aires
New to Buenos Aires? Start here. This comprehensive 90-day checklist covers everything from your first 24 hours to putting down roots. Over 30 actionable items organized by timeline.
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Each guide is packed with practical advice, real prices, and honest tips from the expat community. No fluff, no sugar-coating.
Your first 90 days checklist. Everything from landing at Ezeiza to building your new life, step by step.
Honest safety information: neighborhood breakdowns, common scams to avoid, emergency numbers, and solo travel tips.
Step-by-step guide to obtaining your Argentine identity document. Requirements, documents, timeline, and common pitfalls.
Best parrillas, empanada guide, vegetarian options, cafe culture, delivery apps, and real prices for eating out.
SUBE card, Subte subway, colectivos, Uber, taxis, cycling with EcoBici, and airport transfer options.
Master Argentine Spanish: voseo, lunfardo slang, best language schools in Buenos Aires, and tips for fast progress.
Monotributo explained, remote work considerations, starting a business, tax obligations, and coworking spaces in BA.
Season-by-season breakdown. What to pack, best times to visit, winter heating, summer humidity, and clothing tips.
Navigate Argentine social customs like a local. Greetings, dining etiquette, tipping, punctuality, and conversation norms.
More Resources
Beyond our guide series, we have detailed pages on the practical topics that matter most to expats settling in Buenos Aires.
Cost of Living
Detailed monthly budget breakdowns for Buenos Aires.
Learn MoreNeighborhoods
Compare Palermo, Recoleta, Belgrano, and more.
Learn MoreHealthcare
How the health system works and choosing a prepaga.
Learn MoreBanking
Opening accounts and managing finances as an expat.
Learn MoreHousing
Finding apartments, contracts, and tenant rights.
Learn MoreVisa Options
Digital nomad, work, retirement, and student visas.
Learn MoreReady to Make the Move?
Start with our Getting Started checklist, explore neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle, and figure out which visa works for your situation.