Moving to Argentina from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 2.2 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND221,194 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly ARS135,945,118 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

TND221,194 ARS135,945,118

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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

Restaurants

pay 3.4 times more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 2.0 times more

Housing

pay 74.3% more

Childcare

pay 2.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 81.9% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 501.31 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 Tunisia to Argentina, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
44 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia 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 Tunisia to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
AR
8.8

Argentina performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
AR
40.8

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
AR
4.0t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
AR
$26,500

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
AR
9.3

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

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Tunis Buenos Aires
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Tunisia passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.
Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Tunisia 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 Tunisia?

No — Argentina is on average about 23% more expensive than Tunisia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ARS33,986,280 in Argentina on a TND221,194 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?

Argentina performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN AR
Population 11,896,972 46,245,668
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Arabic Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 911