Move to Argentina
Everything a future Argentina settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Argentina at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Path to PR
Homicides / 100k
English level
How to actually stay
Visas, residency, and the paperwork mountain between you and a lease
Visa routes we know about
2 years
to permanent residency
2 years
to citizenship
Can your partner work?
Because 'trailing spouse' shouldn't mean 'trailing income'
Spouse receives own temporary residence with full work rights. Argentina grants broad labour access to residents.
Source: official guidance
Where to land in Argentina
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$767
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$30,431
GDP per capita
35%
Corporate tax
7.1%
Unemployment
219.9%
Inflation
High inequality — gated communities exist for a reason.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
6.51/10
🏚️ Flawed democracy
84
/100Freedom House score
#46 of 163
Global Peace Index
#87
Press freedom rank
Is Argentina safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Mixed bag. Some cities are perfectly fine, others need homework.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Spanish
Primary language
High
English proficiency (#26 globally)
Most people speak decent English. You can survive without Spanish, but your landlord will respect you more if you try.
❓ Moving to Argentina — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Argentina?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Buenos Aires ranks #1 in Argentina with a score of 61/100. City-centre rent starts around $767/month.
How much does it cost to live in Argentina?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $767 to $767/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $1,615.
How do I get permanent residency in Argentina?▾
The path to permanent residency in Argentina typically takes 2 years. Citizenship is possible after 2 years.
Is Argentina a democracy?▾
Argentina scores 6.51/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Flawed democracy." It ranks #46 of 163 on the Global Peace Index.
Is Argentina safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people. Research specific neighborhoods before committing.