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Argentina
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- 1
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- Average rating
- 8.3
- average rating
- Average monthly living costs, before rent
- $834
- a month before rent
At a glance
Visa and working hours
Digital nomad visa available
Argentina introduced a digital nomad visa in May 2022, offering remote workers an attractive opportunity to legally stay in the country for up to 12 months. The visa is designed for professionals from countries with visa-free tourist entry to Argentina, targeting those with income sources outside the country. Applicants must demonstrate a monthly income of around £750-£2,000 and provide a clean criminal record.
The visa allows a 180-day initial stay, renewable for another 180 days, and costs approximately £160. It provides multiple entry privileges, enabling digital nomads to explore Argentina and surrounding countries. The Argentine government sweetens the deal with a welcome package at Buenos Aires airport, including discounts on airport transfers, first-night hotel stays, a complimentary SIM card, and a public transport card.
To apply, individuals must submit a comprehensive CV, detailed employment documentation, and verify their income sources. The visa offers a structured, legal alternative to overstaying, making it an appealing option for remote workers seeking to experience Argentina's vibrant culture and lifestyle while maintaining their professional commitments.
Working hours
Argentina operates on Argentina Standard Time (ART), which is consistently GMT-3 throughout the year. Unlike some other South American countries that shift their time zones seasonally, Argentina maintains a stable time zone.
Compared to Peru or Colombia, this makes it significantly easier to maintain a similar working day to colleagues in Europe, requiring no major changes to your daily schedule. For North Americans, this puts you marginally ahead of Eastern Standard Time and in a good place to maintain any work schedules with little adjustment.
One thing to consider is that if there is one country in the world where you don't want to be going to bed early, it's Argentina. With dinners routinely starting around 10 PM and the nightlife continuing until the daylight hours, you may struggle to maintain a schedule aligned with European hours if attempting to burn the candle at both ends.
Typical year in Buenos Aires
By month
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 32 | 47 | |
| February | 22 | 33 | 109 | |
| March | 17 | 28 | 259 | wet month · peak season |
| April | 12 | 22 | 127 | wet month · peak season |
| May | 7 | 20 | 110 | |
| June | 8 | 15 | 44 | |
| July | 6 | 14 | 24 | |
| August | 9 | 16 | 142 | wet month |
| September | 10 | 22 | 57 | |
| October | 13 | 26 | 84 | peak season |
| November | 15 | 28 | 115 | peak season |
| December | 19 | 33 | 45 | peak season |
Typical daytime highs and overnight lows, from the last two years of observations (Open-Meteo). Rain icons mark the wettest months.
- Visitors a year
- 2.8M2024
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peak season
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- Low season
- Jun–Aug
Costs
$834a month, before rent
Comfortable living costs, rent not included
Day-to-day spending for a month: two meals out and a coffee every day, three taxis and two nights out a week, a gym and a coworking desk. Add your rent on top.
Affordable- Meal in a casual restaurant$8.00
- Speciality coffee$2.50
- Pint of local beer$3.00
- Cocktail$7.00
- Taxi for 2 miles$3.00
- Men's haircut$10
- Women's haircut$25
- Gym membership, monthly$50
- Coworking, monthly$79
Prices as of Oct 2026. Confidence: medium (gym & coworking verified; other prices restated at 2026-10-07 exchange rates). Sources: numbeo.com, roomix.ai, wework.com. Always check locally before planning around them.