Moving to Argentina from Iceland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Iceland to Argentina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Iceland to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 51.4% cheaper than Iceland overall. A ISK9,402,000 salary in Iceland would need to be roughly ARS41,749,883 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 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Iceland to Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
ISK9,402,000 → ARS41,749,883
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
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Restaurants
pay 51.5% less
Groceries
pay 49.3% less
Transportation
pay 57.0% less
Housing
pay 62.9% less
Childcare
pay 54.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 63.1% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Iceland to Argentina, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iceland to Argentina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland 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
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iceland 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
Iceland performs better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Iceland 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
Iceland performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Reykjavik | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Reykjavik | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting Iceland
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 Iceland?
Yes — Argentina is on average about 62% cheaper than Iceland. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ARS10,437,471 in Argentina on a ISK9,402,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Argentina safe for expats?
Iceland 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 Iceland. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Iceland?
Iceland 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 45.2 in Iceland. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
