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Ushuaia vs El Chalten

Ushuaia, Argentina compared with El Chalten, Argentina: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Country Argentina Argentina
Nomad score 5.1 / 10 5.0 / 10
Cost of living $2,468 / mo $796 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 12° / 4°C 18° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI) 38 Good 19 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Average high 7.9°C 9.6°C
Average low 1.9°C 2.2°C
Precipitation 89 mm / mo 138 mm / mo
Sunshine 207 h / mo 242 h / mo
Humidity 79% 67%
Rain days 17.5 / mo 14.2 / mo
Wind speed 19.3 km/h 14.4 km/h

AR Ushuaia · average high by month

AR El Chalten · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
US AQI 38 19
PM2.5 3 µg/m³ 2.8 µg/m³
PM10 4.8 µg/m³ 4 µg/m³
Ozone 40 µg/m³ 36 µg/m³
UV index 4.7 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.7 2.1
Local Payment Services 4.2 3.4
Startup Scene 2.5 1.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Air Conditioning 2.2 2.8
Green Spaces 8.8 9.6
Natural Disaster Risk 6.9 8.3
Noise Pollution 7.0 8.7
Seasonal Variety 6.3 7.6
Weather 3.1 5.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Mobile Network Coverage 6.8 6.1
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 6.3
Public WiFi Availability 4.4 3.0
VPN Reliability 7.2 6.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Accommodation Cost 4.1 6.0
Cost of Living 5.2 6.7
Currency Stability 2.3 3.7
Entertainment Cost 4.7 5.6
Food & Groceries 4.2 6.3
Gym Membership Cost 5.0 4.3
Transportation Cost 5.8 4.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Culture 6.6 5.1
Indoors Fun 4.3 2.4
Language Learning Opportunities 4.8 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 7.4
Nightlife 4.1 3.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.4 9.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.1 1.3
Nomad Friendly 4.2 3.7
Online Community Presence 2.8 1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Cafes with WiFi 5.2 3.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.4 1.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.8 2.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7 2.2
Internet Speed 6.2 4.7
Local SIM Card Availability 7.2 5.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Fitness Facilities 5.1 3.3
Food Scene 6.0 5.2
Healthy Food Options 5.1 4.4
Yoga Studios 4.1 2.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Healthcare 6.6 4.6
Healthcare Affordability 7.7 7.9
Healthcare Quality 6.1 3.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 4.4 4.3
Ease of Business Registration 3.6 3.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.8 2.7
Freedom of Speech 7.5 7.7
Political Stability 5.8 5.2
Tax Friendliness 4.5 3.9
Visa Ease 6.0 6.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Air Quality 9.0 9.4
Cleanliness 7.1 8.3
Environmental Quality 8.5 9.3
Family Friendly 6.9 6.6
Language Barrier 4.6 4.8
Work-Life Balance 6.9 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Female Friendly 7.6 8.2
Racial Tolerance 7.0 7.6
Safety 7.9 8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Airport Connectivity 5.6 1.6
Cycling 2.8 2.6
Intercity Travel Options 3.8 3.5
Public Transit 3.8 1.4
Ride-sharing Services 3.4 0.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.8 1.8
Walkability 6.3 8.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Coworking Quality 2.9 1.6
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 2.3
Networking Opportunities 3.0 2.4
Remote Job Opportunities 2.8 2.5
Time Zone Favorability 6.7 5.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Jeans $14 per pair $55 per pair
Summer Dress $8.32 per dress $42 per dress
Running Shoes $19 per pair $138 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Dining Out $42 per month $28 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Cinema Ticket $1.73 per ticket $8.30 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Coffee $0.69 per cup $4.84 per cup
Beer $0.52 per pint $5.53 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.77 per meal $12 per meal
Fast Food Combo $3.47 per meal $14 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $14 per meal $55 per meal
Apples $0.49 per kg $3.46 per kg
Bread $0.35 per loaf $1.66 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.35 per bottle $1.38 per bottle
Milk $0.42 per liter $1.66 per liter
Rice $0.35 per kg $2.08 per kg
Chicken Fillets $1.73 per kg $8.30 per kg
Beef $2.77 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $2.08 per bottle $17 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Groceries $104 per month $97 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Health Insurance $21 per month $24 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Doctor Visit (GP) $4.85 per visit $42 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.04 per purchase $6.92 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Apartment (1 bedroom) $121 per month $415 per month
Housing $277 per month $100 per month
Coworking Space $28 per month $208 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $277 per month $969 per month
Coliving Space $173 per month $692 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Internet & Mobile $21 per month $8.30 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Leisure Activities $14 per month $6.92 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Haircut $2.08 per visit $14 per visit
Laundry $1.04 per kg $11 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Mobile Plan $4.85 per month $14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $6.93 per month $69 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.77 one-time $6.92 one-time
Gym Membership $6.93 per month $42 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $2.08 per hour $21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Taxi Start $0.42 per trip $4.15 per trip
Transportation $14 per month $8.30 per month
Taxi per km $0.17 per km $2.08 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $8.32 per month $28 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $1.73 per trip $9.69 per trip
Gasoline $0.49 per liter $1.66 per liter
Scooter Rental $6.93 per month $21 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AR Ushuaia AR El Chalten
Utilities $35 per month $19 per month
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