Moving to Argentina from Peru
What to Expect
Considering a move from Peru to Argentina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Peru to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 43.9% more expensive than Peru overall. A PEN260,000 salary in Peru would need to be roughly ARS166,000,000 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Peru and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
PEN260,000 → ARS166,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
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Restaurants
pay 3.0 times more
Groceries
pay 25.3% more
Transportation
pay 1.4% less
Housing
pay 44.6% more
Childcare
pay 29.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.9% more
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 Peru to Argentina.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Peru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Argentina performs significantly better than Peru 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Peru performs better than Argentina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Argentina generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lima | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Lima | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.
Peru passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting Peru
Visa FreeData: 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 Peru?
On average Argentina is around 44% pricier than Peru, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS41,500,000 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a PEN260,000 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?
Argentina performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Peru. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Peru?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 16.9 in Peru. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Peru?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
