Moving to
Argentina
The real numbers for Argentina: take-home pay after tax, the true cost of living in Buenos Aires, and how expats and nomads get a visa.
Take-home pay
Net salary in Argentina after income tax and social security:
Employment income is taxed 5–35% with large personal deductions; brackets are USD-calibrated approximations since peso thresholds re-index frequently for inflation.
Cost of living · Buenos Aires
Visa
Digital-nomad residency sets no hard income floor, but ~$2,000/month is the practical benchmark; valid 180 days and renewable.
Typical income requirement: $2,000/month.
Buenos Aires is broadly safe, though pickpocketing and phone-snatching are common.
Dial 911 for police, ambulance or fire.
Get paid in your home currency, spend in ARS, skip the ~3% bank markup.
Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.
Moving to Argentina — FAQ
Is there income tax in Argentina?
Yes. Argentina taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 38.7%, leaving roughly $36,800.
Can digital nomads get a visa for Argentina?
Yes — Digital-nomad residency sets no hard income floor, but ~$2,000/month is the practical benchmark; valid 180 days and renewable.
How much does it cost to live in Buenos Aires?
A single person needs roughly $1,100/month in Buenos Aires, and a family around $2,800/month, all-in.