Colegio Nacional de Ushuaia
National
Fee not published
Confirmed on its own website
Cost of Living inUshuaia, Argentina
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina57KUpper middle incomeRemote-work friendly
Image credit: Gastón Cuello
Purchasing Power vs. United States
Your money goes 2.68x further
Based on GDP per capita (PPP). Argentina: $27,847/capita.
How Far Your Money Goes
Prices are 55% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Using the country-level NYC comparison for now. We do not have a defensible city-level aggregate cost index for this city yet.
Overall
2.2x further
Prices are 55% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Rent
7.8x further
Prices are 87% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Groceries
2.3x further
Prices are 56% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Restaurants
1.9x further
Prices are 48% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Income Category
Upper Middle
World Bank GNI
GDP per Capita
$27,847
PPP, International $
City Population
57K
Child Education
Public-school quality + expat access, alongside international and private school cost — the two paths a relocating family weighs.
Public schools
This describes Argentina as a whole. Enrollment rules and school quality can vary within the country, so check with schools in Ushuaia.
Quality
Good public schools in the right fit
Assessment snapshot: 2022
Expat access
Available to residents
conditionalInstruction
Spanish
Local-language fluency usually matters.
PISA / outcomes
402
Well below OECD avg
PISA 2022 · OECD avg ~480
Why this quality rating
Argentina’s public path can work, but quality is uneven and many expat families still gravitate to bilingual private schools.
Why the expat-access rating looks like this
Resident families can use public schools, but instruction is in Spanish and school quality varies more by neighborhood and province.
❓ Homeschooling
Legal gray areaMinimal requirements
Argentina's education law requires school attendance but does not specifically address homeschooling. Some families homeschool using distance-education programs. Enforcement varies by province. Buenos Aires is generally more tolerant.
Homeschool legality in Argentina — check current regulations before committing.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
International & private schools
1 confirmed school
4 more suggested by AI, not verified
- National1
Schools' websites are found with Wikidata and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), and each is checked on the school's own site.
Childcare & Domestic Help
Estimate-only country fallback for the family-support costs we track in Argentina.
Full-time nanny (5 days)
$525-$750
Estimate-only country fallback
Live-in / 24-7 nanny
$975-$1,375
Estimate-only country fallback
Source: curated family relocation research(derived country fallback)
Getting Around
The concrete mobility picture for Ushuaia: airport access, urban transit, and rideshare practicality.
Walkability score: 41/100 (walkable core). This is derived from the verified mobility profile and is used by the walkability gate.
Walkability
41/100
mobility profile walkability mention
Airport
Ushuaia airport
The refreshed family mobility queue lists Ushuaia as an Argentina direct gap; AA2000 confirms the city airport and the municipal transport page documents the local bus layer.
Urban transit
City buses and compact waterfront walking
buswalking
Ushuaia has a compact waterfront and center for walking errands plus municipal bus coverage, while steep neighborhoods, winter weather, and park trips keep the wider mobility profile road-led.
Rideshare
Taxi-first with app fallback
Families should treat taxis and arranged rides as the dependable layer for airport, park, and late-weather trips beyond bus coverage.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
Healthcare
System strength, outcome signals, facility coverage, and self-pay visibility in Argentina.
Method: country metrics come from public system indicators, facility coverage reflects mapped providers we can inventory, direct pricing only reflects observed self-pay pages, and relative care cost can fall back to broad cost-of-living healthcare indices. Sparse pricing does not imply sparse healthcare availability.
34 facilities tracked
Facilities updated 7 months ago
Healthcare system
StrongGood national coverage, strong doctor availability, and solid hospital-bed capacity support this rating.
Public care
GoodBroad public coverage and a visible public hospital footprint support this rating.
Private care
LimitedThe tracked private-style network still looks thin, the private footprint is not very visible yet, and self-pay pricing transparency is still sparse weigh on this rating.
UHC coverage
80/100
2023
Physicians
5.11/1k
2023
Hospital beds
3.36/1k
2022
Out of pocket
24%
2023
Outcome signals
Life expectancy
77.5 yrs
2024
Maternal mortality
33/100k
2023
Neonatal mortality
5.1/1k
2024
International patient readiness
LimitedThe private footprint is still thin and price transparency is still sparse weigh on this rating.
Pricing transparency
LimitedPublished self-pay prices are scarce weigh on this rating.
Facility coverage
Pharmacy: 15Clinic: 13Hospital: 4Doctor: 1Dentist: 1
Self-pay pricing visibility
No verified self-pay prices are published for the tracked facilities in Argentina yet.
This usually reflects low online price transparency rather than a lack of healthcare providers.
Notable facilities
System metrics: World Bank WDI · Updated 2026-11-01
Safety & Governance
City-level perceived-crime data is not sourced for Ushuaia yet. Showing Argentina national safety and governance signals until a matched city row lands.
Street Safety
Safety Index49/100
Crime Index51/100
Source: Numbeo where a city row is matched; otherwise World Bank WGI and country-level safety context.
Political Stability
Political Stability+0.01
World Bank WGI scale: -2.5 to +2.5.
Wages by Sector
| Sector | Median |
|---|---|
| Administrative & Support Services | — |
| Agriculture & Farming | — |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | — |
| Construction | — |
| Education | — |
| Finance & Insurance | — |
| Healthcare & Social Work | — |
| Hospitality & Food Service | — |
| Information & Technology | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
| Mining & Quarrying | — |
| Other Services | — |
| Professional & Scientific Services | — |
| Public Administration & Defence | — |
| Real Estate | — |
| Retail & Wholesale Trade | — |
| Transport & Logistics | — |
| Utilities | — |
2024 annual wages in Ushuaia, Argentina · Source: INDEC EPH (region-adjusted)
Price Comparison vs. US
beer
$2.50Estimated68% cheaper
big mac
$5.63Estimated9% cheaper
bread 500g
$2.81Estimated17% cheaper
budget hotel
$247.19Survey-verified581% more
childcare preschool
$813.53Estimated48% cheaper
cinema
$4.50Estimated73% cheaper
coca cola
$1.00Estimated53% cheaper
eggs dozen
$3.53Estimated27% cheaper
gasoline liter
$1.13Estimated10% more
inexpensive meal
$10.68Estimated49% cheaper
internet 60mbps
$39.42Estimated42% cheaper
iphone
$1399.00Estimated40% more
jeans
$40.00Estimated22% cheaper
latte
$2.00Estimated62% cheaper
luxury hotel
$247.19Survey-verified48% cheaper
mcmeal
$5.00Estimated51% cheaper
milk liter
$1.55Estimated27% more
monthly pass
$40.09Estimated42% cheaper
nike shoes
$80.00Estimated12% cheaper
rent 1br
$1127.64Estimated38% cheaper
rent 2br
$580.00Estimated87% cheaper
rent 3br
$2153.86Estimated32% cheaper
subway fare
$0.20Estimated92% cheaper
taxi km
$0.83Estimated56% cheaper
utilities basic
$156.23Estimated27% cheaper
Visa Information (US passport)
Short-stay entry
visa freeUp to 90 days
US passport holders can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Long-Term Visa Programs
digital nomad
Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista)
6 monthsRenewableMin. $1,500/mo income
Migrated from legacy digital_nomad_visas row 25
working holiday
Working Holiday Visa (Vacaciones y Trabajo)12 months
Quick comparison FAQ
Structured from the deltas already shown on this page — no invented facts, no extra data sources.
How far does your money go in Ushuaia compared with the US?
Your money goes about 2.7x further in Ushuaia than in the US, based on the current PPP estimate. We are using the country-level cost index for Argentina here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
Is Ushuaia cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?
Ushuaia is cheaper overall than New York City — overall living costs are about 55% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City) for Ushuaia. We are using the country-level cost index for Argentina here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How does rent in Ushuaia compare with New York City?
Rent in Ushuaia is about 87% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City). We are using the country-level cost index for Argentina here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Ushuaia?
Groceries in Ushuaia are about 56% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City), and restaurant prices are about 48% cheaper than the same benchmark. We are using the country-level cost index for Argentina here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
About Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city of about 57,000 on the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, regularly described as the southernmost city in the world and serving as the principal departure port for Antarctic cruise tourism. The local economy combines tourism, the Argentine naval and administrative presence at the country's southern extremity, Antarctic logistics, and a small manufacturing base shaped by the special tax regime that has long applied to Tierra del Fuego. Spanish is essential, with English use concentrated in tourism. The climate is cool oceanic subpolar, with cold short summers, snowy winters, and frequent strong winds. Ushuaia suits relocators with specific work in tourism logistics, Antarctic operations, or the regional administrative apparatus, and tolerance for Argentina's broader inflation and macroeconomic volatility.
Extreme sub-polar climate with frequent winds and cold weatherModerate to unreliable internet - adequate for work but inconsistent speedsSmall but welcoming expat community focused on outdoor activitiesHighly walkable compact city center with mountain/ocean viewsLimited but quality food scene emphasizing local seafood and Argentine cuisineMinimal nightlife - quiet, early-closing bars and restaurantsNo dedicated coworking spaces - remote work mostly from cafésVery safe - low crime rates and strong community trust
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