Moving to Argentina from United Kingdom
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Argentina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 44.7% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £57,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly ARS63,300,000 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Kingdom to Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
£57,000 → ARS63,300,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
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Restaurants
pay 11.5% less
Groceries
pay 19.4% less
Transportation
pay 50.0% less
Housing
pay 60.8% less
Childcare
pay 78.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 44.4% 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.
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%).
On average, cities in Argentina cost about 36% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Argentina, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How United Kingdom and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
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 United Kingdom leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Argentina leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
United Kingdom performs better than Argentina across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | London | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Met Office
Servicio Meteorológico NacionalVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 United Kingdom?
Generally yes: Argentina runs about 45% cheaper than United Kingdom on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a £57,000 comparable salary, that's around ARS15,825,000 in Argentina for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
With 26.1 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 United Kingdom and Argentina.
Is Argentina safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to United Kingdom?
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 60°F in London. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
