Buenos Aires, Argentina

In 2023, a single person living in Buenos Aires needs approximately ARS 404,670/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around ARS 790,446/month. Buenos Aires is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Buenos Aires costs approximately ARS 235,000/month in 2023. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around ARS 451,200/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2022.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Buenos Aires are approximately ARS 89,300 in 2023. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Buenos Aires costs ARS 8,930 in 2023, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Buenos Aires average ARS 45,120 in 2023, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Buenos Aires is located in Argentina (Americas). With a 1-bed rent of ARS 235,000/month and total single-person expenses around ARS 404,670/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Buenos Aires costs approximately ARS 3,290 in 2023. Budget around ARS 26,320/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Buenos Aires from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 121.1% over this period (from ARS 220,000 in 2022 to ARS 486,400 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Buenos Aires in 2023, a single person needs approximately ARS 404,670/month. This covers rent (ARS 235,000), groceries (ARS 89,300), transport (ARS 8,930), utilities (ARS 45,120) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around ARS 790,446/month.