Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Buenos Aires

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $2,069,698
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $989,126
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

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

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $9,883
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $6,304
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $2,395
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $1,057
12 eggs, large ARS $2,025
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $936
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $4,101
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $1,784
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $863
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $1,164
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $4,763
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $2,187
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $639
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $756,514
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $494,304
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $28,365
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $501,865
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $313,992
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $21,809
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $13,690
40” flat screen tv ARS $331,528
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $206,145
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $5,059
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $2,315
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $48,837
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $32,426
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $110,319
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $78,130
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $23,446,100
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $842
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $17,753
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $3,702
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $4,861
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $10,772
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $27,742
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $6,661
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $2,173
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $3,533
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $2,871
Tube of toothpaste ARS $2,461
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $5,192
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $19,577
2 tickets to the movies ARS $8,665
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $17,327
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $27,419
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $6,137
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $2,614
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $2,961
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $430,417
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $143
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $29,567
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $1,757
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 3,074 prices entered by 375 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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