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Living in San Juan (AR)

Argentina · desert

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San Juan (AR) is a compact city of roughly 110,000 people near the mountains in Argentina. The climate is desert. It sits well off the usual tourist trail with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $850. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for wine and vineyards, hiking, stargazing.

Gli affitti sono saliti di circa il 89% in cinque anni: chi arriva oggi non trova i prezzi di cui ha letto. Chi nasce in Argentina è cittadino, quale che sia la nazionalità dei genitori.

At a glance

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People
~110,000
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Cost / mo
~$850
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Climate
desert
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
2/5Poor
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love San Juan (AR)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety3/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare4/5
💳 Private healthcare3/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air2/5 · 21 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+89%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration5/5
🏛️ Stability4/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy3/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin4/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals2/5
🌱 Fertile soil3/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport3/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +89% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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