Moving to Argentina from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname to Argentina, 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 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Suriname to Argentina.

Living there in 2020
5

people born in Suriname 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 Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
AR
8.8

Argentina performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
AR
40.8

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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

SR
39.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
AR
4.0t

Argentina performs significantly better than Suriname across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
AR
10.5%

Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Argentina leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
AR
$26,500

Argentina performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
AR
9.3

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Paramaribo Buenos Aires
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Argentina: 24.6 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 Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Suriname?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR AR
Population 632,638 46,245,668
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Dutch Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911