Moving to Argentina from Turkey
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkey to Argentina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Turkey to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 22.9% more expensive than Turkey overall. A TRY3,491,497 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly ARS99,168,809 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 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer. How your spending power changes when you relocate from Turkey to Argentina. What does your salary buy? TRY3,491,497 → ARS99,168,809 To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina The biggest cost differences at a glance Restaurants pay 85.9% more Groceries pay 61.3% more Transportation pay 5.8% less Housing pay 15.9% more Childcare pay 57.6% less Entertainment and Sports pay 6.0% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. Real numbers on people moving from Turkey to Argentina, and how the trend has changed. How Turkey and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year of residents who feel safe walking alone at night per 100,000 people per year Turkey performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Argentina performs significantly better than Turkey across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in electricity per capita. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in unemployment rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP percentage of adults who can read and write Argentina performs significantly better than Turkey across all family life metrics. Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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. Turkey passport holder visiting Argentina Argentina passport holder visiting Turkey Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Generally yes: Argentina runs about 11% cheaper than Turkey on average, though it depends heavily on the city. A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a TRY3,491,497 comparable salary, that's around ARS24,792,202 in Argentina for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. With 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Argentina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkey and Argentina. Turkey performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night. Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76). The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in. The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Ankara Buenos Aires Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) View all months
Month Ankara Buenos Aires Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 
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