Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Buenos Aires

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $3,659,464
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,614,439
    • 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 Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $20,940
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $12,904
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $4,452
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $1,575
12 eggs, large ARS $3,651
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $2,591
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $7,853
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $2,601
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $1,123
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $1,683
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $9,390
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $3,354
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $1,187
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $1,130,440
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $760,150
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $78,838
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $620,085
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $420,247
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $69,699
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $21,825
40” flat screen tv ARS $430,954
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $280,105
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $7,964
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $4,918
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $121,164
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $84,090
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $136,810
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $139,318
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $33,963,800
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $1,280
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $30,923
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $15,890
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $6,469
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $14,340
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $29,233
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $7,293
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $2,606
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $6,606
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $3,380
Tube of toothpaste ARS $3,554
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $24,323
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $41,254
2 tickets to the movies ARS $57,972
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $71,995
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $64,755
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $13,609
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $5,817
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $6,089
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $875,595
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $332
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $38,849
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $4,600
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 2,570 prices entered by 262 different people.
Latest price update: March 20, 2025

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