Cost of Living in Buenos Aires
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Overall, the cost of living in Buenos Aires is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 25 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)22
Groceries index36
Dining out index30
Transport index12
Utilities index24
Median annual salary$9,000
Minimum wage$1.20/hr
Est. monthly childcare$250
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation12.0%
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