Moving to Austria from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Austria, you would find that Austria is 2.1 times more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS110,887,500 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly €108,681 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Argentina and Austria.

What does your salary buy?

ARS110,887,500 €108,681

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 77.7% more

Groceries

pay 76.3% more

Transportation

pay 86.1% more

Housing

pay 3.0 times more

Childcare

pay 3.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 89.8% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ARS = 0.0006 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Argentina to Austria.

Moved in 2023
259 ↑ 55% vs 2022

people moved from Argentina to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
AT
55.1

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
AT
6.3t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
AT
$64,600

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
AT
3.2

Austria performs significantly better than Argentina across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Vienna
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Vienna
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Austria than Argentina?

On average Austria is around 66% pricier than Argentina, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

Budget about €27,170 for 3 months in Austria (based on a ARS110,887,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Argentina?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Austria compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR AT
Population 46,245,668 8,913,088
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112