Got your eye on teaching jobs in Central or South America?
The appeal is understandable – Latin America is one of the most beautiful places in the world, offering a wide opportunity for travel. Bonus: there’s a high demand for teachers across all subjects and grade levels.
To help you hit the ground running in your job search, we’ve put together a quick comparison chart on teaching in Mexico, Brazil or Argentina, including average teacher salary, benefits, typical start-up costs, cost of living, as well as the most popular areas to find teaching jobs in each country.
| Country | Average Teacher Salary | Benefits | Start-up Costs | Cost of Living | Teaching job hot spots (urban/rural) |
| Mexico | 12,000 MXN | Housing allowance, health insurance | Airfare, initial daily expenses, housing | Very low | Mexico City |
| Brazil | 1,000 – 4,000 BRL | Housing allowance | Airfare, initial daily expenses | Low | Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, as well as rural areas |
| Argentina | 2,600 – 10,400 ARS | Assistance with finding housing | Airfare, housing, initial daily expenses | Very low | Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosario, Mendoza, Mar de Plata, as well as rural areas |
