Moving to Argentina from Minnesota
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Minnesota to Argentina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Minnesota to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 40.9% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly ARS67,800,000 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 55°F in Minneapolis, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 10.7% less
Groceries
pay 39.3% less
Transportation
pay 25.7% less
Housing
pay 56.5% less
Childcare
pay 74.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.2% 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.
What salary do you need in Argentina?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → ARS67,800,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →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 26% less than cities in Minnesota.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Minnesota to Argentina, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Minnesota and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Minnesota performs better than Argentina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota 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
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Argentina vs Minnesota
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Minneapolis | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/15°F (0°/-10°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Minneapolis | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°/8°F (-4.6°/-13.6°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 29°/13°F (-1.7°/-10.7°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 41°/24°F (5.2°/-4.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.3°/2.9°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/59°F (26.0°/14.9°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.8°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 80°/62°F (26.9°/16.6°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.1°/11.3°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 58°/40°F (14.4°/4.3°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-2.7°/-10.9°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Can you move from Minnesota to Argentina?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Minnesota?
Generally yes: Argentina runs about 41% cheaper than Minnesota on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around ARS16,950,000 in Argentina for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
Working remotely from Argentina's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Argentina.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Minnesota?
Minnesota performs better than Argentina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 55°F in Minneapolis. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Minneapolis gets 30.6 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
