Hence, finding a job in those cities should not be difficult at all.

What the law requires
Anyone working in Argentina for three months or more requires a temporary work visa, which will allow you to carry out professional activity there. In some cases, this visa is valid up to one year and can be extended via the National Immigration Office. Prior to applying for the work visa, however, all expats who are not from MERCOSUR states need to obtain a residence permit (permiso de ingreso), which is usually handled by your Argentine to-be employer or an immigration lawyer in Argentina. They will apply for the permit on your behalf. After that, you’ll be able to apply for a working visa.

If you are a non-native speaker, your level of English must be perfect. What is perfect? Level C1 or C2—not only in speaking but also in writing. If you are unsure, take our free proficiency test and learn how you can improve your performance if required.

How people try to beat the system
Teachers work on a tourist visa and receive their pay in cash. This is common practice in Argentina.

Teaching Opportunities
English teachers are in high demand in Argentina. There are positions in state schools, language centers, universities, and international schools.

Contract Length
Contracts differ from one month to 24 months.

Salary & Benefits
Public schools pay more than private schools, and teachers in international schools earn the most. Overall, teaching salaries allow for paying the bills. You can live comfortably, but you won’t accumulate substantial savings. To form an opinion, one needs to look at the average monthly living expenses in Argentina and compare them to the teaching salary. Teachers earn $5.00-$7.00 per hour at a language school and $8.00-$10.00 per hour as a private tutor (converted from Argentinian Peso).  Many teachers try to fill their schedules with the highest bidders whether that comes from a school, an individual, or perhaps a business.  Teachers in Argentina live well because the cost of living is very low, so rent and groceries are easily afforded by an English teacher even if you are just starting out. 

Healthcare System in Algeria
Argentina’s healthcare is considered among the best in South America. Major cities, such as Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Mendoza, in particular, have excellent hospitals and clinics; however, the same cannot be said of the rest of the country.
The quality of medical care in Argentina varies greatly, especially in the impoverished north. In rural and remote areas, clinics may lack modern comforts and important diagnostic testing capabilities. At present, the country’s healthcare is ranked 75th in the world.
Your employer will register you for health insurance. Depending on your contract, they will pay for it entirely or make a deduction from your salary. The public sector provides free or highly subsidized health services to around 50% of the population. Medical appointments, hospital visits, dental care, palliative care, rehabilitation services, prosthetics, and emergency medical transport are all provided free of charge. In fact, the only charges patients really must worry about are prescriptions. Thankfully, these are also subsidized, though they’re not free.
If you opt to work “under the table” in Argentina, you must have your private health insurance which is available through large international insurance providers.

Pharmacies
Pharmacies in Buenos Aires are modern and well-stocked. You will be able to find prescription and over-the-counter medicine as well as other items such as shampoos and skin care products. Most pharmacists, who will likely have a working knowledge of English, will be able to guide you to the right medicine if you don’t have a prescription, so just ask if you’re unsure. Many of the pharmacies in the cities are open 24 hours.

Important Emergency Numbers
General Emergency Service: 911
Medical emergencies: 107
Fire Department: 100
Police: 101

Culture in Algeria
Argentines tend to be direct and blunt. They can be warm people once they get to know you but cold and stand-offish until then. Argentines recognize very little personal space. In the US, the general rule of thumb is about an arm’s length distance between people when they speak. In Argentina, personal space often shrinks to about the length of one’s open hand.

Invited to dinner? Be sure to dress well and arrive 30-45 minutes after the invitation states. No one is on time in Argentina and being late is normal. Bring a small gift for the host.

Languages Spoken
While Argentina’s official language is Spanish, Argentina has had so much international migration that Arabic, Italian, German, English, and French are also spoken—at least in pockets throughout the country. There are also over one million speakers of various tribal languages, including Quecha and Guaraní.

Religion
The dominating religion is Roman Catholic. Even the pope is from Argentina.

Food & Drinks
Malbec, Fernet, and yerba mate are regarded as typical Argentinian drinks. Malbec is a red wine that is rich, ripe, jammy, and juicy. Fernet is an Italian-type amaro, a bitter, aromatic spirit. Yerba mate is an herb native to South America and is used to make the national drink of Argentina.
As one of the five countries in the world with more cattle than people, it’s perhaps no surprise that Argentina is famed for its steak which is prevalent everywhere, but you may not know that Argentina is a vast and diverse country with an equally varied cuisine with a strong Spanish and Italian influence.