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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Chile

Learn about the similarities and differences between Argentina and Chile by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Argentina vs. Chile - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 268% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

3 100.0 mi
3 998.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, with a population of about 2 890 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

2 890 150 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Argentina, the lowest temperature ever measured was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

Argentina vs. Chile - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 79.6 years in Chile.

78.1 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 35.5 years in Chile.

32.4 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.68% in Chile.

0.84%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 96.4% in Chile.

99.0%
96.4%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Chile, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 60/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Chile: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, L

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Chile has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Chile - January, February, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B39 USD - 49 USD
T86 USD - 111 USD

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