Moving to Argentina from Romania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Romania to Argentina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Romania to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 8.3% more expensive than Romania overall. A RON342,975 salary in Romania would need to be roughly ARS117,412,120 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 Bucharest, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Romania to Argentina.

What does your salary buy?

RON342,975 ARS117,412,120

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.1% more

Groceries

pay 25.5% more

Transportation

pay 6.7% more

Housing

pay 29.1% more

Childcare

pay 53.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 6.9% less

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Exchange rate: 1 RON = 323.31 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?

How many people actually move from Romania to Argentina, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,087 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Romania 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Romania to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RO
1.3
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
AR
8.8

Romania generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RO
$2,614
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
AR
40.8

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RO
46.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
AR
4.0t

Romania generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RO
32.4
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
AR
10.5%

Romania generally does better on infrastructure, though Argentina leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RO
5.6%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
AR
$26,500

Romania performs better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
AR
9.3

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Romania leads in infant mortality.

Data: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Bucharest Buenos Aires
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.
Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Romania 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 Romania?

No — Argentina is on average about 6% more expensive than Romania. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ARS29,353,030 in Argentina on a RON342,975 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?

Romania generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Romania.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Romania?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Romania?

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

RO AR
Population 18,519,899 46,245,668
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Romanian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +40 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911