General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
| Currency | Peso |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.3% |
| Gdp | $445.9B |
| Size | 2,780,400 sq km |
| Population | 45.37M |
| Population density | 16.3/sq km |
| Kids per female | 2.26 |
| City population | 92.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Spanish |
| Population able to read | 98.1% |
| Population with a college degree | 16.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 32.6% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 40 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 5.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Aerolíneas Argentinas |
| Main airport | Ezeiza International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 35% |
| Vat | 21% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $12000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 30.52/MBits |
| Tld | .ar |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 80% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type I, Type L |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 pm |
| Opening times | 9:00 am |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | MercadoLibre |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Farmacity |
| Drugstore | Farmacias del Ahorro |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3 am |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Asado | Grilled meat, typically beef, pork, or lamb | $10-$20 |
| Empanadas | Pastries filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables | $2-$5 |
| Locro | A stew made with corn, beans, meat, and vegetables | $5-$10 |
| Milanesa | A breaded and fried cutlet, typically made with beef or chicken | $10-$15 |
| Dulce de leche | A sweet caramel sauce made from milk and sugar | $5-$10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fernet con Coca | A popular cocktail made with Fernet-Branca and Coca-Cola | $3 |
| Mate | A traditional herbal tea made with yerba mate leaves | $2 |
| Malbec | A full-bodied red wine made from the Malbec grape | $5 |
| Quilmes | A popular lager beer | $2 |
| Torrontés | A white wine made from the Torrontés grape | $4 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mate | Traditional gourd for drinking mate, a local herbal tea | $10-$20 |
| Bombilla | Metal straw used to drink mate | $5-$15 |
| Alfajores | Sweet pastries filled with dulce de leche | $2-$5 per box |
| Dulce de leche | Sweet caramel-like spread | $5-$10 per jar |
| Leather goods | Wallets, belts, bags, and other items made from high-quality Argentine leather | $20-$100+ |
| Tango shoes | Colorful and ornate shoes worn by tango dancers | $50-$200+ |
| Gaucho hats | Wide-brimmed hats worn by traditional Argentine cowboys | $20-$50 |
| Silver jewelry | Intricate and unique jewelry made from Argentine silver | $30-$100+ |
| Wine | Argentina is known for its excellent wines, particularly Malbec | $10-$50 per bottle |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of a new year |
| Carnival | February or March | Celebrates the period before Lent |
| Holy Week | March or April | Commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | July 9 | Commemorates the declaration of independence from Spain in 1816 |
| Children’s Day | August 20 | Celebrates children and their rights |
| Respect for Cultural Diversity Day | October 12 | Celebrates the diversity of cultures in Argentina |
| Christmas | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Clarín |
| Online news | Infobae |
| Tv | El Trece |
| Radio | Radio Mitre |