Moving to Argentina from New Jersey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Jersey to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 41.7% cheaper than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly ARS60,013,794 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 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Jersey and Argentina.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 ARS60,013,794

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 33.2% less

Groceries

pay 46.7% less

Transportation

pay 28.0% less

Housing

pay 70.5% less

Childcare

pay 87.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 1478.5 ARS (July 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 New Jersey to Argentina.

Living there in 2020
5,184 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 New Jersey.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
AR
28.3%

Argentina performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
AR
87.0%

New Jersey performs better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
AR
$26,500

New Jersey performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs

Argentina performs significantly better than New Jersey across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Trenton Buenos Aires
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.
Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Argentina passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 New Jersey?

On average Argentina is about 46% less expensive than New Jersey, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Budget about ARS15,003,448 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

From major Argentina cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Argentina are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to New Jersey?

Argentina performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Argentina compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In New Jersey, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AR
Population 8,791,894 46,245,668
Currency United States Dollar ($) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +54
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911