Moving to Argentina from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Argentina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 27.2% cheaper than Canada overall. A CA$106,294 salary in Canada would need to be roughly ARS74,344,553 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 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
CA$106,294 → ARS74,344,553
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
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Restaurants
pay 17.6% less
Groceries
pay 31.1% less
Transportation
pay 21.6% less
Housing
pay 62.2% less
Childcare
pay 67.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.0% 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 Canada to Argentina.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Canada performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.
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
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Canada generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Canada performs better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Canada performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Canada performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.
Data: Canada Revenue Agency, 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 | Ottawa | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting Canada
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 Canada?
On average Argentina is about 33% less expensive than Canada, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS18,586,138 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a CA$106,294 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
Connectivity is usually fine (Argentina: 24.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Argentina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Argentina safe for expats?
Canada performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Canada. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Canada?
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in health coverage index. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 25.0 in Canada. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
