Buenos Aires, Argentina

In 2026, a single person living in Buenos Aires needs approximately ARS 837,581/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around ARS 1,636,055/month. Buenos Aires is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Buenos Aires costs approximately ARS 486,400/month in 2026. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around ARS 933,888/month. Rent has changed +28% vs 2025.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Buenos Aires are approximately ARS 184,832 in 2026. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Buenos Aires costs ARS 18,483 in 2026, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Buenos Aires average ARS 93,389 in 2026, 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 486,400/month and total single-person expenses around ARS 837,581/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Buenos Aires costs approximately ARS 6,810 in 2026. Budget around ARS 54,477/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 2026, a single person needs approximately ARS 837,581/month. This covers rent (ARS 486,400), groceries (ARS 184,832), transport (ARS 18,483), utilities (ARS 93,389) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around ARS 1,636,055/month.