Moving to Argentina from Germany
What to Expect
Considering a move from Germany to Argentina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Germany to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 34.5% cheaper than Germany overall. A €67,000 salary in Germany would need to be roughly ARS74,700,000 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 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Germany and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → ARS74,700,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
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Restaurants
pay 13.0% less
Groceries
pay 24.3% less
Transportation
pay 43.9% less
Housing
pay 44.7% less
Childcare
pay 57.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.3% 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.
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 22% less than cities in Germany.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Germany to Argentina.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Germany.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Germany 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 Germany 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
Germany 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
Germany 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
Germany generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in top income tax rate.
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
Germany performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Berlin | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Berlin | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Deutscher Wetterdienst,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.
Germany passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting Germany
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 Germany?
On average Argentina is about 34% less expensive than Germany, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS18,675,000 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a €67,000 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: 26.1 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?
Germany performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Germany. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Germany?
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in health coverage index. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 45.3 in Germany. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Germany, the official language is German.
