Moving to Argentina from Florida

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Florida to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 32.9% cheaper than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly ARS68,294,748 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Florida and Argentina.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 ARS68,294,748

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 32.4% less

Groceries

pay 36.7% less

Transportation

pay 18.9% less

Housing

pay 71.8% less

Childcare

pay 76.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 45.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 1477.79 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?

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

Living there in 2020
5,184 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 Florida.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
AR
28.3%

Argentina performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
AR
87.0%

Florida performs better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
AR
$26,500

Florida performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs

Argentina performs significantly better than Florida 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.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Tallahassee Buenos Aires
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional 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

United States passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.
Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Argentina passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Florida?

On average Argentina is about 38% less expensive than Florida, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Budget about ARS17,073,687 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 Florida and Argentina are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Florida?

Argentina performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Florida, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AR
Population 18,801,310 46,245,668
Currency United States Dollar ($) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +54
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911