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About El Calafate

El Calafate 🇦🇷 is a scenic Patagonian base for digital nomads who love nature and a slower pace. It offers cozy cafés, decent Wi‑Fi in town, and easy access to glaciers and outdoor adventures ❄️🏔️. Best for short stays or remote work with a side of epic views, though it can be pricier and quieter than bigger cities.

Through the year

Best in January (58) · now 48
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 30 mm Feb: 34 mm Mar: 50 mm Apr: 53 mm May: 36 mm Jun: 39 mm Jul: 63 mm Aug: 50 mm Sep: 42 mm Oct: 54 mm Nov: 37 mm Dec: 26 mm Jan: 17°C / 11°C Feb: 17°C / 11°C Mar: 13°C / 8°C Apr: 10°C / 6°C May: 7°C / 3°C Jun: 4°C / 0°C Jul: 3°C / -1°C Aug: 4°C / 0°C Sep: 7°C / 2°C Oct: 9°C / 4°C Nov: 13°C / 7°C Dec: 15°C / 10°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.8
Internet Speed 6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Safety 8.2
Weather 5.1
Accommodation Cost 6.3
Female Friendly 7.7
Racial Tolerance 7.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in El Calafate
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $468.24 per month
Coworking Space $127.39 per month
Coffee $2.89 per cup
Beer $3.79 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10.67 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $16.53 per month
Mobile Plan $15.15 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $33.05 per month

Other cities in Argentina

Other cities in Argentina
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Buenos Aires $1,746 7.2 Compare
2 Cordoba $1,532 6.5 Compare
3 La Plata $1,452 6.3 Compare
4 Bariloche $1,728 6.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cochrane CL Chile $1,947 4.6 Compare
2 El Chalten AR Argentina $796 5.0 Compare
3 Punta Arenas CL Chile $1,855 5.5 Compare
4 Puerto Natales CL Chile $1,448 5.3 Compare

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