Moving to Greece from Argentina

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Argentina to Greece — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Argentina to Greece, you would find that Greece is 40.1% more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS110,887,500 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly €79,985 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Argentina to Greece.

What does your salary buy?

ARS110,887,500 €79,985

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 6.3% more

Groceries

pay 14.9% more

Transportation

pay 58.8% more

Housing

pay 82.1% more

Childcare

pay 80.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 57.0% 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Argentina to Greece, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
652 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Argentina and Greece stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
GR
63.7

Greece 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
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
GR
5.0t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
GR
20.7%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
GR
$36,300

Argentina generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
GR
3.5

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in life expectancy.

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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Athens
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Athens
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece than Argentina?

Day-to-day costs in Greece run about 22% higher than Argentina on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ARS110,887,500 comparable salary, that's around €19,996 in Greece for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Greece?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Argentina and Greece.

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Argentina?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR GR
Population 46,245,668 10,533,871
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112