Argentina
Cost of Living in Buenos Aires
Monthly Total
$1,651
$28,893
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$596
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$35
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$596
$10,430
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$207
$3,623
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$148
$2,590
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$183
$3,203
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$64
$1,120
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$33
$578
Monthly Total
$1,651
$28,893
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