Mid-priced: cheaper than 62.7% of cities worldwide
Ranked #363 of 577 cities · More expensive than 37.1% of cities worldwide
Lower index = more affordable
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | ARS 1,173,571/mo ≈ $771 | ARS 776,123/mo ≈ $510 | 34% |
| 3-Bedroom | ARS 2,393,686/mo ≈ $1,572 | ARS 1,805,690/mo ≈ $1,186 | 25% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Buenos Aires has a cost of living index of 31.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. ShouldIMove price index is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Buenos Aires is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #363 of 577 cities), cheaper than 62.7% of cities worldwide.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is moderate. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Argentina earning ARS 86,162,424 gross take home ARS 5,682,531/month after tax (20.9% effective rate). See full Argentina tax calculator →
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