Mountain town in Río Negro, Argentina
Cost of living in Bariloche
How much a month costs in Bariloche
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,050–1,710 ($1.6M–2.6M).
Prices in Bariloche
Typical 2026 ranges in ARS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ARS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $650,000–1.2M | $427–788 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $450,000–850,000 | $295–558 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $18,000–34,000 | $12–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $80,000–175,000 | $53–115 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $9,000–15,000 | $5.9–9.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $25,000–46,000 | $16–30 |
| Cappuccino | $3,500–6,500 | $2.3–4.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $5,000–9,500 | $3.3–6.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $1,000–1,800 | $0.7–1.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5,000–9,500 | $3.3–6.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $35,000–75,000 | $23–49 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10,000–22,000 | $6.6–14.4 |
Value for money: 75/100
A value score of 75/100 means Bariloche gives more quality of life per dollar than 74% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 10th most affordable of 14 places we cover in Argentina.
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Cost of living across Argentina
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quebrada de Humahuaca | $788–1,250 | 93/100 |
| Salta | $788–1,310 | 91/100 |
| Córdoba | $788–1,310 | 88/100 |
| Cafayate | $854–1,380 | 89/100 |
| Puerto Iguazú | $854–1,440 | 88/100 |
| Mar del Plata | $854–1,440 | 85/100 |
| Mendoza | $919–1,440 | 86/100 |
| Puerto Madryn | $919–1,510 | 84/100 |
| Rosario | $985–1,580 | 75/100 |
| Bariloche | $1,050–1,710 | 75/100 |
| Buenos Aires | $1,180–1,840 | 64/100 |
| El Chaltén | $1,180–1,900 | 71/100 |
| El Calafate | $1,250–1,970 | 69/100 |
| Ushuaia | $1,250–1,970 | 61/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Bariloche
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bariloche?
About $558–821 on a lean budget, $1,050–1,710 for a comfortable month and $2,490–4,270 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bariloche?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $650,000–1.2M ($427–788) a month in the center and $450,000–850,000 ($295–558) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bariloche?
A local meal is $9,000–15,000 ($5.9–9.8); a mid-range restaurant is $25,000–46,000 ($16–30) per person.
Is Argentina expensive?
Prices in Argentina are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- San Carlos de Bariloche Tourism
- Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi
- Aeropuertos Argentina
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.