Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Buenos Aires

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $3,799,759
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,616,732
    • 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 Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $20,861
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $12,863
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $4,678
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $1,584
12 eggs, large ARS $3,358
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $2,737
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $8,671
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $2,520
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $1,307
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $2,409
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $7,282
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $3,033
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $1,580
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $1,133,520
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $689,151
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $86,117
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $613,349
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $439,683
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $59,714
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $26,860
40” flat screen tv ARS $460,363
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $258,783
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $7,340
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $5,266
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $143,226
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $84,330
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $163,036
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $120,444
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $34,323,700
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $1,186
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $32,116
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $11,516
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $7,806
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $19,149
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $29,195
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $8,705
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $3,060
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $5,946
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $4,206
Tube of toothpaste ARS $3,639
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $13,488
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $40,623
2 tickets to the movies ARS $18,477
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $54,324
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $70,152
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $11,767
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $5,411
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $8,473
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $1,481,960
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $573
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $45,199
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $4,666
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 2,732 prices entered by 291 different people.
Latest price update: January 17, 2025

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