Capital city, Argentina
Cost of living in Buenos Aires
How much a month costs in Buenos Aires
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,180–1,840 ($1.8M–2.8M).
Prices in Buenos Aires
Typical 2026 ranges in ARS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ARS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $900,000–1.6M | $591–1,050 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $550,000–1M | $361–657 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $17,000–35,000 | $11–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $70,000–150,000 | $46–98 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $8,000–14,000 | $5.3–9.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $22,000–42,000 | $14–28 |
| 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 | $800–1,800 | $0.5–1.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5,000–10,000 | $3.3–6.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | $15,000–32,000 | $10–21 |
| Gym membership (month) | $40,000–90,000 | $26–59 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10,000–22,000 | $6.6–14.4 |
Value for money: 64/100
A value score of 64/100 means Buenos Aires gives more quality of life per dollar than 63% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 11th 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 Buenos Aires
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 Buenos Aires?
About $591–919 on a lean budget, $1,180–1,840 for a comfortable month and $2,630–4,920 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Buenos Aires?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $900,000–1.6M ($591–1,050) a month in the center and $550,000–1M ($361–657) outside it.
How much does food cost in Buenos Aires?
A local meal is $8,000–14,000 ($5.3–9.2); a mid-range restaurant is $22,000–42,000 ($14–28) 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
- Buenos Aires City Government
- Aeropuertos Argentina
- Hospital Alemán
- Hospital Italiano
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.