Best Cities to Live in South America 2026
4 cities ranked by affordability, safety, internet, democracy, and climate. Real data — no sponsored picks.
Cordoba
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Rosario
Argentina
Medellin
Colombia
Frequently Asked Questions — Best Cities in South America
What is the best city to live in South America in 2026?▼
Based on our Livability Score, Cordoba (Argentina) ranks #1 in South America in 2026 with a score of 60/100, and city-centre rent from around $381/month.
Which are the top cities to live in South America?▼
Top 5 in South America by Livability Score: #1 Cordoba, Argentina (60/100); #2 Buenos Aires, Argentina (59/100); #3 Rosario, Argentina (59/100); #4 Medellin, Colombia (54/100).
What is the cheapest city to live in South America?▼
Rosario (Argentina) has the lowest city-centre rent in our South America data at around $223/month for a 1-bedroom apartment.
What is the safest city to live in South America?▼
By UNODC homicide data, Cordoba (Argentina) is the safest city in South America in our database with a rate of 4.3 per 100,000 people.
Data: Numbeo · UNODC · EIU · World Bank · EF EPI · Ookla Speedtest