Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Buenos Aires

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 19,141 (ARS $3,986,614)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 8,367 (ARS $1,742,669)
    • 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 Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
ARS BRL
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $24,201 (R$ 116)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $13,012 (R$ 62)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $4,832 (R$ 23)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $1,702 (R$ 8)
12 eggs, large ARS $4,376 (R$ 21)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $2,865 (R$ 14)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $7,655 (R$ 37)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $2,451 (R$ 12)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $1,181 (R$ 5.67)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $2,306 (R$ 11)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $8,780 (R$ 42)
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $3,452 (R$ 17)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $1,312 (R$ 6)
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Housing Update prices
ARS BRL
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $1,206,800 (R$ 5,794)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $803,802 (R$ 3,859)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $103,416 (R$ 497)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $828,856 (R$ 3,980)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $493,697 (R$ 2,370)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $72,019 (R$ 346)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $23,446 (R$ 113)
40” flat screen tv ARS $489,103 (R$ 2,348)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $299,259 (R$ 1,437)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $8,689 (R$ 42)
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $5,037 (R$ 24)
Clothes Update prices
ARS BRL
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $127,281 (R$ 611)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $82,760 (R$ 397)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $144,284 (R$ 693)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $123,146 (R$ 591)
Transportation Update prices
ARS BRL
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $34,150,700 (R$ 163,967)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $1,300 (R$ 6)
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $42,018 (R$ 202)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $17,972 (R$ 86)
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Personal Care Update prices
ARS BRL
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $6,342 (R$ 30)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $20,338 (R$ 98)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $32,905 (R$ 158)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $12,320 (R$ 59)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $4,323 (R$ 21)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $7,454 (R$ 36)
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $2,753 (R$ 13)
Tube of toothpaste ARS $4,463 (R$ 21)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $18,694 (R$ 90)
Entertainment Update prices
ARS BRL
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $48,099 (R$ 231)
2 tickets to the movies ARS $16,622 (R$ 80)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $64,895 (R$ 312)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $64,624 (R$ 310)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $8,828 (R$ 42)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $4,210 (R$ 20)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $4,924 (R$ 24)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $865,332 (R$ 4,155)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $729 (R$ 3.50)
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $45,571 (R$ 219)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $3,981 (R$ 19)
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 2,482 prices entered by 253 different people.
Latest price update: April 30, 2025

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