Cost of Living

San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

Live cost-of-living data for San Carlos de Bariloche — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
$850/mo
Median Income
58/100
Safety
18%
Income Tax
oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$750/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,800/month
Food & Groceries
58/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.4/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.6/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$55/month
One-Way Ticket$0.7/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$130/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$75/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
58/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$700/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

60 Mbps
Internet Speed
$75
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centro, Circuito Chico, Km 5 Bustillo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Carlos de Bariloche cheap to live in?

San Carlos de Bariloche has a cost of living index of 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in San Carlos de Bariloche?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of San Carlos de Bariloche costs approximately $1,200/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $750/month.

Is San Carlos de Bariloche good for digital nomads?

San Carlos de Bariloche has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 60 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $75/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in San Carlos de Bariloche?

The median net monthly salary in San Carlos de Bariloche is approximately $850 USD. The income tax rate is around 18%.

How does San Carlos de Bariloche compare to New York for cost of living?

San Carlos de Bariloche (cost index 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to San Carlos de Bariloche.

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