Moving to Argentina from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 19.6% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €67,000 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly ARS91,900,000 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Argentina cheaper than Slovenia?

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

Restaurants

pay 15.7% more

Groceries

pay 16.4% less

Transportation

pay 19.2% less

Housing

pay 33.7% less

Childcare

pay 46.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 1.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1705.27 ARS (October 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.

What salary do you need in Argentina?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → ARS91,900,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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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 6% less than cities in Slovenia.

Slovenia

Kranj 48%
Koper 48%
Celje 46%

Argentina

Rosario 40%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
817 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Slovenia 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 Slovenia to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
AR
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
AR
8.8

Slovenia performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.7
AR
51.1

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
AR
4.0t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
34.2
AR
26.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
5.6%
AR
10.5%

Slovenia performs better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.2%
AR
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$37,376
AR
$14,898

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SI
82.3 yrs
AR
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.8
AR
8.0

Slovenia performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

Weather in Argentina vs Slovenia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Ljubljana Buenos Aires
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°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 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Can you move from Slovenia to Argentina?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Yes — Argentina is on average about 20% cheaper than Slovenia. 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 ARS22,975,000 in Argentina on a €67,000 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 26.1 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?

Slovenia performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Slovenia?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 33.7 in Slovenia. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI AR
Population 2,130,986 45,851,378
Currency Euro (€) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Slovene Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911