Looking for American Expats in Buenos Aires?

Thinking about moving to Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires, so the points below reflect what US American expats there wrote in their own words.

• The food, wine, and café culture are a joy. Americans rave about the cuisine, cheap wine, and a rich social and dining scene.

• It's affordable for dollar earners. Living, renting, and private healthcare all stretch a long way for anyone paid in dollars.

• The culture and lifestyle draw people in. A vibrant Latin culture, great social opportunities, and lots of green space come up often.

• The weather and location appeal. A pleasant climate and a good base for exploring the region round out the picture.

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

• Bureaucracy and customer service frustrate. Americans describe government processes as mind-bogglingly inefficient, with poor service in both public and private sectors.

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

• The diet and driving take adjusting. A meat-heavy diet and chaotic driving round out the downsides.

For Americans, Buenos Aires offers warmth, culture, great food, and a vibrant city that's affordable on dollars. 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.

• Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Buenos Aires and connect with others.
• Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Buenos Aires.
• Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Buenos Aires and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Buenos Aires Community today!

Our Buenos Aires community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Buenos Aires’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover Gran Chaco province. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in Argentina in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Buenos Aires!