Best Countries for International Medical Graduates in Latin America (Under $2,000/month, 2026)
Argentina ranks #1 for international medical graduates in Latin America with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 77/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
8 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇦🇷
Argentina
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
6
Path to PR
80
#2🇨🇱
Chile
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
12
Path to PR
80
#3🇵🇪
Peru
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
10
Path to PR
70
#4🇧🇷
Brazil
Score: 76/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
11
Path to PR
60
#5🇨🇷
Costa Rica
Score: 66/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
17
Path to PR
70
#6🇵🇦
Panama
Score: 66/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
16
Path to PR
50
#7🇲🇽
Mexico
Score: 64/100Visa Accessibility
44
Salary Potential
10
Path to PR
60
#8🇨🇴
Colombia
Score: 63/100Visa Accessibility
44
Salary Potential
6
Path to PR
50
How we rank
Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.
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