Moving to Greenland from Argentina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Argentina to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
GL
5.4

Argentina performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
GL
10.5t

Argentina performs better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
GL
31.7

Greenland 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%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
GL
$68,100

Argentina generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland 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
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
GL
8.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Argentina performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR GL
Population 46,245,668 57,792
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 911