How much do groceries cost in Buenos Aires?

Basic grocery prices: milk (1L) — $1.14, eggs (12) — $2.85, chicken breast (500g) — $3.76.

Cost of Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Prices in Argentina — Buenos Aires + 7 more cities, Updated March 2026

Expensive

1 ARS = 0.0006 USD Rate updated October 27, 2026

ARS / USD →

🍜 $17.9 27,528 ARS Business Lunch (incl. drink)

☕ $3.72 5,731 ARS Cappuccino

🚌 $25.8 39,683 ARS Monthly Transport Pass

🏠 $376.2 579,558 ARS Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Buenos Aires alone?

1 person

$991

≈ €886

To live in Buenos Aires on a moderate budget, you'll need around $991/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($376), weekday lunches out ($357), weekend casual meals ($81), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($112), a monthly transit pass ($26), and a few taxi rides ($38). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Buenos Aires for two?

2 persons

$1,827 ≈ €1,634

If there are two of you, plan on around $1,827 ≈ €1,634/month — a proper apartment ($599), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Buenos Aires?

Family

$2,049 ≈ €1,832

With a child, the total comes to around $2,049 ≈ €1,832/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Buenos Aires?

Item USD $ ARS $

🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $17.9 27,528 ARS

🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $10.2 15,667 ARS

🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $3.76 5,792 ARS

🥛 Milk (1L) $1.14 1,756 ARS

🥚 Eggs (12) $2.85 4,390 ARS

🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $1.93 2,973 ARS

🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $5.56 8,565 ARS

🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.11 3,250 ARS

🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $0.78 1,202 ARS

🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.62 2,496 ARS

🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $5.63 8,673 ARS

🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $2.81 4,329 ARS

🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $0.84 1,294 ARS

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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Buenos Aires?

Item USD $ ARS $

🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $924.1 1,423,615 ARS

🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $598.5 921,990 ARS

💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $73.4 113,040 ARS

🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $519.1 799,707 ARS

🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $376.2 579,558 ARS

💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $56.7 87,299 ARS

📶 Internet (monthly) $17.3 26,666 ARS

📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $322.2 496,295 ARS

🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $180.6 278,194 ARS

🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $6.02 9,274 ARS

🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $3.93 6,054 ARS

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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Buenos Aires?

Item USD $ ARS $

👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $103.9 160,025 ARS

👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $53.4 82,261 ARS

👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $102.3 157,591 ARS

👞 Leather Business Shoes $84.3 129,908 ARS

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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Buenos Aires?

Item USD $ ARS $

🚗 VW Golf (new) $26,237 40,416,706 ARS

⛽ Gasoline (1L) $1.02 1,571 ARS

🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $25.8 39,683 ARS

🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $9.59 14,773 ARS

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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Buenos Aires?

Item USD $ ARS $

💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $4.85 7,471 ARS

💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $10.8 16,637 ARS

🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $29.1 44,874 ARS

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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Buenos Aires?

Item USD $ ARS $

🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $5.78 8,904 ARS

🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $2.02 3,112 ARS

🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $4.44 6,840 ARS

🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.20 3,389 ARS

🪥 Toothpaste $2.71 4,175 ARS

💇 Men's Haircut $13 19,995 ARS

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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Buenos Aires?

Item USD $ ARS $

🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $30.7 47,246 ARS

🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $11.5 17,746 ARS

🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $48.6 74,867 ARS

🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $46.6 71,771 ARS

🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $8.21 12,647 ARS

☕ Cappuccino $3.72 5,731 ARS

🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $3.56 5,484 ARS

📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $642.5 989,678 ARS

📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.39 600.8 ARS

🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $37.2 57,321 ARS

🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $2.99 4,606 ARS

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Prices by City

Which city in Argentina is the cheapest to live in?

	Buenos Aires ★	Rosario	Mar del Plata	Salta	Ushuaia	Mendoza
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink)	$17.9 27,528 ARS	$14.5 22,368 ARS	$32.9 50,635 ARS	$13 19,965 ARS	$15.9 24,494 ARS	$17.5 26,989 ARS
☕ Cappuccino	$3.72 5,731 ARS	$4.82 7,425 ARS	$3.04 4,683 ARS	$3.39 5,222 ARS	$6.65 10,244 ARS	$5.31 8,180 ARS
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml)	$3.56 5,484 ARS	$2.68 4,128 ARS	$4.72 7,271 ARS	$3.38 5,207 ARS	$3.39 5,222 ARS	$2.70 4,159 ARS
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass	$25.8 39,683 ARS	$40.3 62,097 ARS	$57.6 88,670 ARS	$25 38,543 ARS	$22 33,937 ARS	$31.6 48,664 ARS
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive)	$519.1 799,707 ARS	$399.5 615,343 ARS	$405.8 625,048 ARS	$403.4 621,397 ARS	$270.7 417,068 ARS	$232.1 357,560 ARS

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All Cities in Argentina

Average cost of living in other cities

Buenos Aires ~$991 (current) Bariloche ~$992 Cordoba ~$927 Mar del Plata ~$1,100 Mendoza ~$1,264 Rosario ~$865 Salta ~$708 Ushuaia ~$1,057

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Argentina covers 8 cities - and prices here shift fast due to inflation, so I keep the data updated regularly. The most affordable is Salta ($708/month), the most expensive is Mendoza ($1,264/month). One thing you really need to know: Argentina has an official exchange rate and a black market rate for the dollar - and they can differ dramatically. That gap has a huge impact on what life actually costs you as a foreigner. When it comes to brand-name goods and electronics, locals and expats alike hop on a plane or take the ferry to neighboring Uruguay, where the economy is far more stable. Argentina itself draws people in with its landscapes and that unmistakable laid-back energy - and despite the economic turbulence, a solid expat community has put down roots here, especially among those earning in foreign currency.