Which has lower income requirements: Brazil or Argentina?

Brazil requires $1,500/mo; Argentina requires $2,500/mo. See the comparison table for full details.

Is insurance required for Brazil or Argentina?

Check the Insurance required row in the comparison table above.

Last Updated: Feb 2026

Side-by-side comparison of tax rules, income requirements, and visa difficulty.

Criteria	Brazil	Argentina
Income	$1,500/mo	$2,500/mo
Savings Option	$18,000 balance	N/A
Visa Fee	$100	$200
Processing	2-4 weeks	2 weeks
Validity	1 year (renewable)	6-12 months
Cost Tier	Medium	Low
Nomad Cost (est.)	~$2,100/mo	~$1,600/mo
1BR Rent	~$800	~$550
Internet	100 Mbps	80 Mbps
Pet Friendliness	7/10	9/10
Tax trigger	183 days	183 days
Insurance required	Yes	Yes
Pet Catch (2026)	Requires an International Veterinary Certificate (CVI).	Very easy.