Looking for American Expats in Argentina?

Thinking about moving to Argentina as an American? These pros and cons come from the InterNations Expat Insider survey, in which thousands of expats around the world share what they like and don't like about life abroad each year. Country-level percentages aren't broken out for Argentina, so the points below reflect what an American expats there wrote in their own words.

• The culture and social life are a joy. Americans describe warm people, a focus on family, and rich Latin culture as the heart of daily life.

• The food and wine stand out. Great food, steak, and a lively dining and café scene come up repeatedly.

• Nature and the outdoors are spectacular. Beautiful landscapes and green space make it, as one puts it, an outdoors kind of country.

• It's affordable for dollar earners. Several note how far US dollars stretch, alongside good healthcare and extensive public transit.

• Politics and the economy are the biggest strain. Instability, debt, and inflation dominate the complaints and color daily planning.

• Bureaucracy and customer service frustrate. Government processes are described as inefficient, with little support when things go wrong.

• Streets and infrastructure feel run-down. Broken sidewalks, litter, and patchy services come up as everyday annoyances.

• The food can be one-note. The meat-heavy diet and limited menu variety wear on some Americans over time.

For Americans, Argentina offers warmth, culture, great food, and a beautiful country that's affordable for dollar earners. The trade-offs are political and economic instability and the bureaucracy that comes with it. It rewards those who can roll with the chaos and are there for the people and the lifestyle.

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

Of course, expat living in Argentina is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Argentinian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Argentina, residing in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, La Plata and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Buenos Aires or Americans in Cordoba.

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in Argentina.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Argentina Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffed turkey in Córdoba.
• Search the InterNations Places database for Argentina to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From Patagonia to Gran Chaco province, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Argentina.

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Argentina. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Argentinian empanada, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Buenos Aires’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see La Pampa as well as other beautiful landmarks in Argentina.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Argentina!