Moving to Argentina from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Argentina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 8.2% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,357,010 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly ARS93,479,878 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,357,010 → ARS93,479,878
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.0 times more
Groceries
pay 31.9% less
Transportation
pay 5.8% less
Housing
pay 3.3% more
Childcare
pay 64.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.9% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Taiwan.
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
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in literacy rate.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Required
Argentina passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa RequiredData: 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 Taiwan?
On average Argentina is about 12% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS23,369,970 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a NT$2,357,010 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
From major Argentina cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Argentina are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
