Cost of Living in Argentina
Summary of cost of living in Argentina:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,640.9$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 725.6$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Argentina is, on average, 37.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Argentina is, on average, 67.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.29 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 53.14 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.82 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.73 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.43 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.94 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.41 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.43 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.07 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.78 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.52 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.49 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.61 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.52 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.68 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.95 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.27 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.80 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 25.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.66 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 7.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.15 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 25,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,125.86 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 119.05 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.83 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 25.20 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.30 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 16.91 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 298.83 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,121.73 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 106.48 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 87.32 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 126.50 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 127.74 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 512.54 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 358.39 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 977.24 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 742.24 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 206.20 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 146.14 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 720.32 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 64.21 | |
Prices in Argentina
This country had 2924 entries in the past 12 months by 276 different contributors.
Last update: 17 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 17 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Argentina:
Cost of Living in Buenos Aires
Cost of Living in Catamarca
Cost of Living in Chaco
Cost of Living in Chubut
Cost of Living in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Cost of Living in Corrientes
Cost of Living in Córdoba
Cost of Living in Entre Ríos
Cost of Living in Formosa
Cost of Living in Gran Rosario
Cost of Living in Jujuy
Cost of Living in La Pampa
Cost of Living in La Rioja
Cost of Living in Mendoza
Cost of Living in Misiones
Cost of Living in Neuquén
Cost of Living in Río Negro
Cost of Living in Salta
Cost of Living in San Juan
Cost of Living in San Luis
Cost of Living in Santa Cruz
Cost of Living in Santa Fe
Cost of Living in Santiago del Estero
Cost of Living in Tierra del Fuego
Cost of Living in Tucumán
Cost of Living in Catamarca
Cost of Living in Chaco
Cost of Living in Chubut
Cost of Living in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Cost of Living in Corrientes
Cost of Living in Córdoba
Cost of Living in Entre Ríos
Cost of Living in Formosa
Cost of Living in Gran Rosario
Cost of Living in Jujuy
Cost of Living in La Pampa
Cost of Living in La Rioja
Cost of Living in Mendoza
Cost of Living in Misiones
Cost of Living in Neuquén
Cost of Living in Río Negro
Cost of Living in Salta
Cost of Living in San Juan
Cost of Living in San Luis
Cost of Living in Santa Cruz
Cost of Living in Santa Fe
Cost of Living in Santiago del Estero
Cost of Living in Tierra del Fuego
Cost of Living in Tucumán
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