Moving to Argentina from China
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from China to Argentina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from China to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 55.5% more expensive than China overall. A CN¥500,000 salary in China would need to be roughly ARS176,000,000 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 3.8 times more
Groceries
pay 27.9% more
Transportation
pay 27.1% more
Housing
pay 77.4% more
Childcare
pay 58.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Argentina?
What does your salary buy?
CN¥500,000 → ARS176,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Argentina cost about 47% more than cities in China.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from China to Argentina, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How China and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
China generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.
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
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Argentina performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.
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
China generally does better on infrastructure, though Argentina leads in water stress level.
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
China generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
China generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Administration of Taxation (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Argentina vs China
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Shanghai | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/36°F (10°/2°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/60°F (23°/16°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/47°F (17°/9°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Shanghai | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/33°F (7.7°/0.5°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 47°/35°F (8.6°/1.5°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 55°/41°F (12.7°/5.1°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 65°/51°F (18.6°/10.6°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 74°/60°F (23.5°/15.7°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.3°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/77°F (31.6°/24.8°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.7°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.3°/14.7°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.6°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Can you move from China to Argentina?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Required
Argentina passport holder visiting China
Visa FreeData: 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 China?
Day-to-day costs in Argentina run about 56% higher than China on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a CN¥500,000 comparable salary, that's around ARS44,000,000 in Argentina for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
With 26.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Argentina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in China and Argentina.
Is Argentina safe for expats?
China generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in China. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to China?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 31.1 in China. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to China?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 68°F in Shanghai. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Shanghai gets 43.8 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In China, the official language is Chinese.
