Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Buenos Aires

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $4,106,130
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,866,178
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Buenos Aires
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $16,976
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $12,932
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $4,241
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $1,576
12 eggs, large ARS $4,064
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $3,059
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $8,026
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $2,628
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $1,288
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $1,992
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $6,738
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $2,839
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $1,104
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $1,613,210
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $666,785
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $138,061
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $624,319
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $507,118
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $94,496
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $31,955
40” flat screen tv ARS $444,492
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $289,214
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $6,478
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $7,494
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $150,890
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $113,765
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $180,438
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $178,514
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $30,859,500
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $1,132
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $27,599
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $22,116
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $8,568
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $14,852
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $26,057
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $5,897
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $4,385
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $4,907
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $3,583
Tube of toothpaste ARS $3,606
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $12,082
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $36,169
2 tickets to the movies ARS $16,710
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $62,134
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $70,325
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $9,174
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $5,121
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $5,502
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $1,687,110
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $626
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $36,273
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $3,502
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 2,744 prices entered by 301 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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