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Cost of Living / Argentina

🇦🇷 Cost of Living in Argentina

One city deep-dive — more coming soon

Median monthly budget · single · city center

$1,615/mo

Across 1 city we track

Couple

$2,244

Family of 4

$4,482

Median local salary (after tax)$796/mo

City-by-city damage report

Rent — the biggest line item

City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Buenos Aires$767$510$1,593

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.

Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check

Median across 1 city

Milk (1L)$1.52
Bread (loaf)$2.80
Eggs (12)$3.46
Rice (1kg)$1.71
Chicken (1kg)$9.45
Apples (1kg)$2.59
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.55
Potatoes (1kg)$1.36
Water (1.5L)$1.65
Wine (mid-range)$6.50
Beer (0.5L store)$2.21

Eating out — because you won't cook every night

Median prices across 1 city

Cheap meal$20
Mid-range dinner for 2$70
Cappuccino$4.12
Beer (draught)$4.00
Coke (0.33L)$1.94

Getting around — or trying to

Median prices across 1 city

Monthly pass$25
Single ride$0.61
Gasoline (1L)$1.18

Argentina vs. the neighbors

🇦🇷Argentina(this country)
$1,615/mo
🇨🇴Colombia
$1,127/mo
🇧🇷Brazil
$1,087/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Argentina?

Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,615/month including rent. Buenos Aires is the cheapest at $1,615/mo.

What is the average rent in Argentina?

Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $767/month across 1 cities we track.

What is the average salary in Argentina?

The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $796, based on Numbeo data.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.