Moving to Argentina from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 15.1% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €64,304 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly ARS86,455,982 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 ARS86,455,982

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 8.9% less

Groceries

pay 8.5% more

Transportation

pay 24.1% less

Housing

pay 15.2% less

Childcare

pay 56.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 29.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1645.02 ARS (June 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 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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
AR
4.3
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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
AR
40.8

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
AR
10.5%

Lithuania 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

LT
7.0%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
AR
$26,500

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
AR
9.3

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

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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?

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

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Budget about ARS21,613,996 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a €64,304 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?

Lithuania performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 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 doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 51.3 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 2,683,546 46,245,668
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