Best Cities in Argentina to Live In 2026
3 cities ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
Cordoba
60/100Buenos Aires
59/100Rosario
59/100Compare cities in Argentina
❓ Living in Argentina — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Argentina?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Cordoba ranks #1 in Argentina with a score of 60/100, and city-centre rent from around $381/month.
What is the cheapest city in Argentina?▾
Rosario has the most affordable city-centre rent in our Argentina data, at around $223/month for a 1-bedroom apartment.
What is the safest city in Argentina?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Cordoba is the safest city in Argentina in our database, with a rate of 4.3 per 100,000 people.
Should I move to Cordoba or Buenos Aires?▾
Cordoba scores 60/100 on our Livability Score vs 59/100 for Buenos Aires. Rent is $381/mo in Cordoba vs $757/mo in Buenos Aires. See the full comparison at the bottom of this page.
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. Argentina's low cost of living makes this very popular.. The process is moderate difficulty. Check individual city pages for full details.