Best Cities in Argentina to Live In 2026
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
Country at a Glance
Freedom House score
Press freedom rank
Grid reliability
Path to PR
Corporate tax
❓ Living in Argentina — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Argentina?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Buenos Aires ranks #1 in Argentina with a score of 61/100, and city-centre rent from around $767/month.
What is the safest city in Argentina?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Buenos Aires is the safest city in Argentina in our database, with a rate of 4.3 per 100,000 people.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Argentina?▾
Argentina offers the Argentina Rentista Visa (moderate process). Duration: 1 year (renewable). Key requirement: Proof of regular foreign income (≥ ~USD $1,500/mo, pegged to 5× minimum wage). Argentina's low cost of living makes this very popular.. The process is moderate difficulty. Check individual city pages for full details.