Considering living in Buenos Aires, Argentina? Here is the guide you need.
Our guide was written by Maggie Irwin and Chris Mote and last published on Tuesday 20th December 2011, it's the 2nd edition.
They say that people are like their country, and the porteños (residents of Buenos Aires) are no exception. Argentina's past is speckled with turmoil and uncertainty, both economically and politically. The volatility that courses through the veins of the country is evidenced by the people's reaction to change - they take it all in stride. In the last ten years the country has seen a complete economic crash, when the value of the peso declined to 25% of its former value in 2001, inflation rates have increased by over 400% and continue to rise. The political scene has been turned upside down as recently as July 2009. With all of this, however, the porteños maintain their love of life, tango, parrilla, and malbec.
…| Language | Spanish (castellano) |
|---|---|
| Time zone | ART |
| Dialing code | country code +54, Buenos Aires +11 |
| Temperature | Summer 27-35°C, Winter 7-15°C |
| Electrics | 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current |
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The full guide contains over 25 chapters of information covering all practical aspects of moving overseas; from fulfilling legal obligations through to choosing a home for your family. Written by expats, for expats, we do not give you the “official version”, we give you the “real version” and that’s exactly what you will need to have the best possible start to your new life in Buenos Aires. You can purchase our Buenos Aires guide by clicking on the links on the right-hand side of this page.
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