Moving to Argentina from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 2.4% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly ARS112,000,000 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 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Argentina cheaper than Lithuania?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 23.8% more

Groceries

pay 5.3% more

Transportation

pay 17.9% less

Housing

pay 3.3% more

Childcare

pay 44.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 17.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1705.27 ARS (October 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.

What salary do you need in Argentina?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → ARS112,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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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 11% more than cities in Lithuania.

Lithuania

Panevezys 39%
Siauliai 36%

Argentina

Rosario 40%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Lithuania to Argentina.

Living there in 2020
394 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Lithuania 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 Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
AR
4.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
AR
48%

Lithuania performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
AR
51.1

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
AR
4.0t

Argentina performs significantly better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
AR
26.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
AR
10.5%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Argentina leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
AR
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
AR
$14,898

Lithuania performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
AR
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
AR
8.0

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

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Argentina vs Lithuania

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Vilnius Buenos Aires
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Can you move from Lithuania to Argentina?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Lithuania 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 Lithuania?

Argentina and Lithuania are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Budget about ARS28,000,000 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?

Lithuania performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Lithuania?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in adult obesity rate. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT AR
Population 2,888,774 45,851,378
Currency Euro (€) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Lithuanian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911