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What $2,000 Buys You in South America vs the US

From Argentina to Venezuela, Some Shocking Cost of Living Differences

17 min readSep 29, 2025

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What if I told you that the budget stressing you out every month in the US could make you wealthy in South America?

$2,000.

Same number, completely different life.

In California, that budget puts you in a one-bedroom plus constant apprehension. In England, it means cutting corners, delaying travel, and worrying about bills.

However, in South America, $2,000 represents a standard of living that feels unattainable in the US or UK.

I lived in South America for 26 years, and today I’ll break down ten different locations where that income gives you a comfortable middle-class to upper-middle and

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