Cost of Living

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Live cost-of-living data for Buenos Aires — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
20/ 10080% cheaper than New York
$1,250/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
32/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$550/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$350/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,050/month
Food & Groceries
25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1/kg
Transportation
20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$25/month
One-Way Ticket$0.45/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
22/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$65/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$15/month
Healthcare
45/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
35/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$200/course
Entertainment
30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
28/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$22/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
25/100
Haircut (Men)$10/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
28/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
30/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$350/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: San Telmo, Palermo, La Boca

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buenos Aires cheap to live in?

Buenos Aires has a cost of living index of 20/100, where New York = 100. It is 80% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $720–$1,008 per month.

How much does rent cost in Buenos Aires?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Buenos Aires costs approximately $550/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $350/month.

Is Buenos Aires good for digital nomads?

Buenos Aires has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Buenos Aires?

The median net monthly salary in Buenos Aires is approximately $1,250 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Buenos Aires compare to New York for cost of living?

Buenos Aires (cost index 20) is 80% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,000/month by moving from New York to Buenos Aires.

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