Moving to Brazil from Argentina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Argentina to Brazil? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Argentina to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 12.5% cheaper than Argentina overall. A ARS111,597,179 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly R$281,262 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Argentina and Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
ARS111,597,179 → R$281,262
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
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Restaurants
pay 41.7% less
Groceries
pay 21.1% less
Transportation
pay 10.0% more
Housing
pay 20.3% less
Childcare
pay 54.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.5% less
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 Brazil.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Argentina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Argentina generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brazil performs significantly better than Argentina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Argentina generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Argentina generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Buenos Aires | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Buenos Aires | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.
Argentina passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Free
Brazil passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Brazil than Argentina?
On average Brazil is about 27% less expensive than Argentina, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Brazil?
Budget about R$70,316 for 3 months in Brazil (based on a ARS111,597,179 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Brazil safe for expats?
Argentina generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Argentina?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Argentina?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
