Moving to Argentina from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ethiopia to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Ethiopia to Argentina.

Living there in 2020
31 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Ethiopia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Ethiopia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ET
8.6
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
17.7
AR
8.8

Argentina performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ET
$86
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ET
1.1
AR
40.8

Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ET
46.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ET
0.1t
AR
4.0t

Ethiopia generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ET
0.5
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ET
32.3%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ET
3.5%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ET
$2,800
AR
$26,500

Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ET
68.2 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
33.5
AR
9.3

Argentina performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all family life metrics.

Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Addis Ababa Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Addis Ababa Buenos Aires
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI), Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Ethiopia passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.
Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Ethiopia

Visa on Arrival
Argentina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Argentina performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Ethiopia?

Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.

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At a Glance

ET AR
Population 113,656,596 46,245,668
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Amharic Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +251 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911