I would like to know which neighborhood in Buenos Aires,Argentina is good place to work at?

Question

I'am a computer engineer from the United States and planing on moving to Buenos Aires and would like to know any financial industrial neighborhoods I can work at as well as cost of living?

Answer 1

It is difficult to find a job in Argentina - I sugegst you come over only if you already have a job. That means you won´t be able to choose your working neighborhood! It´ll probably be either downtown (microcentro) or outside Buenos Aires, in the area called Pilar (about half an hour from the city).

About living costs:

of course it depends how you want to live :-) but I´d suggest that for a single person in a decent neighbourhood (like Palermo, Belgrano, even recoleta downtown; or Martinez, La Lucial in the northern suburbs) an appartment would cost you about U$800- 1000 a month. Food is about one third from what you´d spend in the US. restaurants are about half the price. I´d advice you not to rent or work in the southern suburbs (like, San telmo, La Boca, etc) as they are unsafe specially at night and specially if you look foreign.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Well, working in BsAs is not easy. Dont think that just because you speak English, you can rock up and that theyll all be clambering over each other to employ you. That simply is NOT the reality. You need to speak Spanish fluently. South America is not like Europe- most people do not have a good level of English. You need to speak Spanish and speak it well.

Working as a foreigner isnt easy, the pay is quite poor, jobs are scarce, and preference is most certainly given to Argentinians. The current economic state dictates this. Don´t even bother asking what area you can work in- you are generally forced to take work wherever it is offered. Of course, if you can work in Belgrano, Palermo, Recoleta, or el Microcentro, that is ideal, but dont limit yourself in an already limited market.

The cost of living is alright with USD, but a bit more awkward with Argentinian Pesos. Food, entertainment, and transport are cheap. Culture is plentiful and costs almost nothing. Accommodation can be surprisingly cheap in the Microcentro, and is more expensive in Palermo, Recoleta, and Belgrano. Sharing is a much better option than renting a 1BR. Dont bother living on the outskirts of BsAs- its not very safe out that way! Now, luxury items like cars, electronics, and clothes are more expensive. Dont expect to be able to lead the same life that you do in the U.S.

If what you want is culture and great nightlife, BsAs is for you. If what you want is the opportunity to make good money and match your lifestyle in the U.S., Chile is a better option.