In general, Argentina has four main climate types: warm, moderate, arid, and cold, all determined by the expanse across latitude, range in altitude, and relief features. The vast size, and wide range of altitudes, contribute to Argentina’s diverse climate.

In Argentina, the climate is divided into four, well defined seasons, those being winter, spring, summer and autumn.

Climate of Argentina. Argentina lies almost entirely within the temperate zone of the Southern Hemisphere, unlike the rest of the continent to the north, which lies within the tropics. Tropical air masses only occasionally invade the provinces of Formosa and Misiones in the extreme north.

In Buenos Aires, the summers are warm, humid, and wet; the winters are cold and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 47°F to 83°F and is rarely below 38°F or above 90°F.

The climate in Argentina is very varied. Buenos Aires and the Pampas have a temperate climate which means it’ can be pretty cold in winter, but hot and humid in summer. In the deserts of Cuyo it can be extremely hot and dry in summer and temperatures can reach to a staggering 50 degrees Celsius (122° Fahrenheit).

However, the Argentinian economy does have a tendency to fluctuate and inflation is very unstable. Buenos Aires ranked 41st out of 207 cities in the 2016 Mercer Cost of Living Survey, placing it as more expensive than Sydney and Paris, but cheaper than London and New York City.

Argentina is a notoriously expensive country. Years of economic mismanagement and economic depression has led to rampant inflation, a black market for currency, and high prices for just about everything.

According to numbeo.com, the cost of living in Argentina is 50% to 60% less than in the U.S. All told, you can expect to live comfortably on $1,500 per month. If you were particularly economical, you could expect to get by on about $1,000 per month.

Cost of Living in Argentina

Restaurants	Edit
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	1.60$
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2.00$
Cappuccino (regular)	1.69$
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	1.15$

As of this writing (March 2021) Argentina is quite affordable for those bringing in high-value currencies. If on a tight budget, expect to spend as little as US $22-30 per day, including hostel accommodation, cheap eats, and local public transport.

1000 Pesos are roughly the equivalent of 100 AUD. If you feel you would be all right in Melbourne as a tourist with 100 AUD for 3 days, it will be enough for Buenos Aires, which is cheaper than Melbourne.

No. With 100 dollars you are not going anywhere really. Even at the unofficial price, the best, maybe 1500 pesos. No… with $100 you can’t even go to the supermarket.

The cost per square foot for the ready-to-move-into houses ranges from $65 to $93. This is where the wealthy Argentines live, so the houses are big. In other words, although the per-square-foot cost is low, the total cost is not entirely insignificant.

You should plan to spend around AR$7,054 ($74) per day on your vacation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, AR$2,242 ($24) on meals for one day and AR$1,090 ($11) on local transportation.

$45 (US$11.54) for a fancy large pizza in a restaurant. $2.00 (US$0.51) for public transport.

Why is Argentina so expensive? – Quora. Simple: chronic fiscal deficit. Fiscal deficit leads to high level of direct and indirect taxes (including import and labor related taxes among many others). Furthermore, deficit leads to monetary base expansion and the consequent inflation.

While meal prices in Argentina can vary, the average cost of food in Argentina is AR$2,358 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Argentina should cost around AR$943 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso, however, it’s common to use US dollars when travelling in the country.

In January 2021, it was estimated that a Big Mac burger in Argentina would cost an average of 3.75 U.S. dollars, up from 2.85 dollars a year earlier.

While Argentina’s official language is Spanish, Argentina has enjoyed so much international migration that Arabic, Italian, German, English, and French are also spoken—at least in pockets throughout the country. There are also over one million speakers of various tribal languages, including Quecha and Guaraní.

Argentina is an amazing place to visit, and an even better place to live. From the cultural capital of Buenos Aires to the desert regions of Salta and Jujuy in the north, Argentina has something for everyone. Here’s why this South American country is the best place in the world to live.

Argentina is one of the safest nations in Latin America. Global safety indexes consistently place Argentina above most of the rest of South America for peace, safety, and security—and ahead of the U.S. as well. You’ll feel quite safe in most parts of Argentina, regardless of the duration of your stay.

Let’s take a look at some of the things that Argentina is famous for.

• #1 Lionel Messi. This iconic Argentinian Football player’s name is synonymous with the sport that’s become a ubiquitous aspect of Argentinian culture.
• #2 Buenos Aires.
• #3 Tango.
• #4 Steak.
• #5 Gauchos.
• #6 Wine.
• #7 Iguazu Falls.
• #8 Merienda.

Mexico with a GDP of $1.2T ranked the 15th largest economy in the world, while Argentina ranked 25th with $519.9B….Gross Domestic Product & Income.

Stat	Argentina	Mexico
Population	44.9M	130.5M
GDP per capita	$12k	$9.7k
GDP per capita growth	-3.47%	0.99%

Don’t leave Argentina without trying…

• Asado. The way to Argentina’s heart is through its asado, or barbecue, also known as parrillada.
• Chimichurri.
• Provoleta.
• Dulce de leche.
• Alfajores.
• Empanadas.
• Matambre arrollado.
• Yerba mate.

10 Things You Just Don’t Do in Argentina

• Slam car doors. In Argentina, you just don’t slam car doors.
• Call someone’s cell phone…just to chat.
• Eat or drink in the car.
• Leave a party by giving a quick wave to everyone.
• Stir the mate.
• Serve mate yourself.
• Say “thank you” when someone passes you mate.
• Wipe the bombilla – straw.

The main thing that you might want to avoid is dressing like a “typical foreigner,” in baggy jeans and sneakers every day—at least until you get a better idea of how comfortable you are in your new environment and with your new friends.

Buenos Aires is generally pretty safe and you can comfortably walk around at all hours of the night in many places, even as a solo woman.

Not showing up on time to someone’s house for a party in Argentina is not considered rude. Arriving there 20 to 40 minutes late is usually the norm. Argentines often use nicknames that recall physical traits. Don’t be surprised or offended if you have dark features (skin, hair, or eyes, etc.)