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Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Buenos Aires

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,163,309
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $516,656
    • 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 Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $5,478
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $3,711
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $1,674
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $478
12 eggs, large ARS $1,412
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $660
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $1,862
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $927
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $556
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $708
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $2,041
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $1,231
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $439
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $382,005
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $222,119
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $25,051
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $269,590
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $172,709
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $15,916
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $7,003
40” flat screen tv ARS $162,069
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $110,665
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $2,550
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $1,777
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $44,642
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $23,115
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $58,019
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $56,228
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $15,393,500
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $357
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $6,513
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $2,466
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $3,840
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $3,639
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $9,419
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $1,614
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $1,502
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $1,976
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $1,240
Tube of toothpaste ARS $892
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $3,874
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $11,411
2 tickets to the movies ARS $4,894
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $20,635
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $16,495
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $3,566
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $1,766
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $1,211
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $428,001
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $64
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $13,104
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $1,160
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 3,195 prices entered by 403 different people.
Latest price update: December 02, 2023

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