Moving to Argentina from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 2.1 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,972,127,268 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly ARS142,692,992 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

₫1,972,127,268 ARS142,692,992

To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina

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

Restaurants

pay 4.1 times more

Groceries

pay 49.2% more

Transportation

pay 87.8% more

Housing

pay 68.6% more

Childcare

pay 18.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.2 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0562 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 Vietnam to Argentina, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
5

people born in Vietnam 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 Vietnam to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
AR
8.8

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
AR
40.8

Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
AR
4.0t

Argentina performs significantly better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VN
21.7
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
AR
$26,500

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
AR
9.3

Argentina performs significantly better than Vietnam across all family life metrics.

Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Hanoi Buenos Aires
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Argentina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

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 Vietnam?

No — Argentina is on average about 29% more expensive than Vietnam. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Argentina?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ARS35,673,248 in Argentina on a ₫1,972,127,268 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?

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN AR
Population 103,808,319 46,245,668
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Vietnamese Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 911