🇦🇷 Cost of Living in Buenos Aires
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$1,615/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Buenos Aires vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Buenos Aires?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $1,615/month in Buenos Aires, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,244/month.
What is the average salary in Buenos Aires?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Buenos Aires is about $796, according to Numbeo data.
Is Buenos Aires expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Medellin ($1,127/mo), Rio de Janeiro ($1,111/mo), Florianopolis ($987/mo), Almaty ($1,241/mo), Athens ($1,492/mo). Buenos Aires comes in at $1,615/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.