Moving to Argentina from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Argentina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 27.2% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$125,240 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly ARS77,697,268 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 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Zealand to Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$125,240 → ARS77,697,268
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 17.1% less
Groceries
pay 22.0% less
Transportation
pay 31.6% less
Housing
pay 53.4% less
Childcare
pay 66.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.2% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from New Zealand to Argentina, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Argentina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.
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
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
New Zealand performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.
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
New Zealand performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Wellington | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Zealand?
Yes — Argentina is on average about 27% cheaper than New Zealand. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ARS19,424,317 in Argentina on a NZ$125,240 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Argentina safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to New Zealand?
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
