Close to the Argentina average
Ranked #319 of 558 cities · More expensive than 42.8% of cities worldwide
Compared to Argentina average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | ARS 742/mo ≈ $0 | ARS 513/mo ≈ $0 | 31% |
| 3-Bedroom | ARS 1,529/mo ≈ $1 | ARS 1,028/mo ≈ $1 | 31% |
Prices
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.
Buenos Aires has a composite cost index of 27.6 from 3 independent data sources.
Buenos Aires is average by global standards (ranked #319 of 558 cities). It is 1.7% more expensive than the Argentina average, based on 2 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Argentina earning ARS 87,975,626 gross take home ARS 5,841,437/month after tax (20.3% effective rate). See full Argentina tax calculator →
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