Moving to Argentina from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 16.5% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,577 salary in Greece would need to be roughly ARS90,911,486 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 ARS90,911,486

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 12.6% more

Groceries

pay 6.8% less

Transportation

pay 32.8% less

Housing

pay 40.3% less

Childcare

pay 44.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 34.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1690.96 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 Greece to Argentina.

Living there in 2020
1,025 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Greece 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 Greece.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
AR
8.8

Greece performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
AR
40.8

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GR
23.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
AR
4.0t

Greece generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
43.0
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
AR
10.5%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Argentina leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
AR
$26,500

Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
AR
9.3

Greece generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in education spending.

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Athens Buenos Aires
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Greece passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.
Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Greece without a visa.

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 Greece?

On average Argentina is about 18% less expensive than Greece, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Budget about ARS22,727,872 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a €65,577 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?

Greece performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Greece?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR AR
Population 10,533,871 46,245,668
Currency Euro (€) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Greek Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911