Moving to Argentina from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Argentina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 9.2% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly ARS124,000,000 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → ARS124,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.9 times more
Groceries
pay 36.0% less
Transportation
pay 4.9% less
Housing
pay 26.0% more
Childcare
pay 58.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.7% 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.
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%).
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
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.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2020–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
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 around 9% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS31,000,000 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a NT$2,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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.
