Moving to Argentina from Arkansas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Arkansas to Argentina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Arkansas to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 26.0% cheaper than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly ARS84,938,346 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Arkansas and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → ARS84,938,346
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 27.2% less
Groceries
pay 24.0% less
Transportation
pay 3.0% less
Housing
pay 65.7% less
Childcare
pay 78.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.6% 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 Arkansas to Argentina.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Arkansas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Argentina performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Argentina performs significantly better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arkansas performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Argentina performs significantly better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Little Rock | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Little Rock | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Argentina than Arkansas?
On average Argentina is about 23% less expensive than Arkansas, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS21,234,586 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
From major Argentina cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Argentina are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Arkansas?
Argentina performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Arkansas?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Arkansas, the official language is English.
