Moving to Argentina from Indonesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indonesia to Argentina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indonesia to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 98.8% more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,336,773,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly ARS153,610,353 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Indonesia and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,336,773,750 → ARS153,610,353
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.2 times more
Groceries
pay 28.6% more
Transportation
pay 84.6% more
Housing
pay 38.6% more
Childcare
pay 58.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.1% more
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 Indonesia to Argentina.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Argentina performs significantly better than Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Argentina performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, 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 | Jakarta | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Required
Argentina passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Indonesia?
On average Argentina is around 45% pricier than Indonesia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS38,402,588 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a IDR1,336,773,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Indonesia?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
