Moving to Argentina from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland 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 Greenland to Argentina.

Living there in 2020
15

people born in Greenland 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 Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
AR
4.3

Argentina performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
AR
4.0t

Argentina performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
31.7
AR
24.6

Greenland performs better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
AR
$26,500

Greenland 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

GL
74.0 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
AR
9.3

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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 Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL AR
Population 57,792 46,245,668
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Greenlandic Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +54
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 911