Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Buenos Aires

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $701,349
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $296,094

List of prices in Buenos Aires
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $4,991
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $2,357
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $854
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $303
12 eggs, large ARS $917
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $629
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $1,338
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $720
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $281
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $427
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $1,700
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $563
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $232
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $204,338
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $121,936
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $14,073
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $162,064
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $97,931
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $6,895
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $6,943
40” flat screen tv ARS $111,722
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $53,544
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $2,806
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $1,462
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $22,752
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $12,467
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $41,173
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $43,193
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $7,945,470
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $225
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $2,426
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $2,163
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $1,119
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $1,822
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $5,255
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $1,202
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $902
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $1,182
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $620
Tube of toothpaste ARS $753
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $2,120
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $6,802
2 tickets to the movies ARS $3,453
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $12,205
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $7,494
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $1,919
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $1,016
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $909
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $334,200
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $45
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $9,605
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $982
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 4,086 prices entered by 484 different people.
Latest price update: June 07, 2023

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