Argentina
The Paris of South America, a passionate city of tango, grass-fed steak, Malbec wine, and grand European-style boulevards. Known for its literary cafés and fiery spirit.
#138 of 250
26% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 053
Based on NYC = 100 index
Buenos Aires is the 138. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 053 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 90% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 3, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 5. You also get off lightly on entertainment, utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
46 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/buenos-aires. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 593.39 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MercadoLibre Inmuebles |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 988.99 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MercadoLibre Inmuebles |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 6.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 5.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 9.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 11.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 2.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Eggs (12) | 3.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 1.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 7.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 5.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 0.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 2.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| One-way Ticket | 0.61 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 33.31 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Electricity Tariffs |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 17.80 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latam Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 20.03 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Americas Entertainment Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 3.03 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Americas) |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.78 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 5.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 109.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 98.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 79.05 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 78.13 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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