Moving to Argentina from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Argentina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 40.6% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,700 salary in Austria would need to be roughly ARS67,336,250 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Austria to Argentina.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 ARS67,336,250

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 41.5% less

Groceries

pay 40.4% less

Transportation

pay 40.6% less

Housing

pay 60.6% less

Childcare

pay 66.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 45.3% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1698.58 ARS (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?

How many people actually move from Austria to Argentina, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,030 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Austria live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
AR
8.8

Austria performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
AR
40.8

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
AR
4.0t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
AR
10.5%

Austria performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
AR
$26,500

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
AR
9.3

Austria performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Austria 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 Argentina than Austria?

Yes — Argentina is on average about 40% cheaper than Austria. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ARS16,834,062 in Argentina on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Argentina safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Austria?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Argentina?

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

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At a Glance

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