🇦🇷 Argentina
Affordable destination with vibrant culture
Visa Options
- Digital Nomad Visa (6 months (renewable)) — Remote employment, $1,500/mo
- Rentista Visa (1 year (renewable)) — Proof of passive income
- Work Visa (1 year) — Employment contract with Argentine company
- Investor Visa (1 year → permanent) — Investment in Argentine business
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: 5% – 35% (progressive)
- For Non-Residents: Taxed only on Argentine-source income
- VAT: 21%
- Wealth Tax: 0.5% – 1.75% on assets
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): $800 – $1,200/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Buenos Aires): $450 – $800/mo
- Groceries: $150 – $280/mo
- Utilities: $40 – $80/mo
- Dining out: $5 – $18/meal
- Metro (SUBE card): $12 – $18/mo
Relocation Checklist
- Apply for DNI (national ID) upon arrival
- Open bank account (or use fintech apps)
- Get Argentine phone number
- Find accommodation (temporary → permanent)
- Apply for appropriate visa at immigration office
- Register with AFIP (tax authority) if working
- Get health insurance (prepaga or OSDE)
- Learn basic Spanish (strongly recommended)