Bariloche, Argentina

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Cost of living in Bariloche

Real monthly costs in Bariloche, Argentina — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Bariloche ranks 8th of 9 priced cities in Argentina on cost — $1,294 a month in essentials, 95% above Rosario, the cheapest. The average net salary of $958 covers that 0.7×. 98 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 1.9 µg/m³ a year, 0× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 3°C, Feb 17°C.

Essentials / mo$1,294rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women98ages 20–39, department level
Avg net salary$958monthly, after tax
Safety score43/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$717
Rent, 1-bed city centre$1,300
Groceries$144
Dining out$284
Utilities$109
Local transport$40
Essentials / mo$1,294
Avg net salary$958
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$1,150
Rent, 3-bed city centre$1,200

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Bariloche, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$13.54
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$54.15
McMeal at McDonald's$14.27
Cappuccino, regular$3.53
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$3.25
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$2.50
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$1.55
Water, 0.33 L bottle$1.29

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.31
White bread, 500 g$1.82
White rice, 1 kg$1.50
Eggs, 12$2.59
Local cheese, 1 kg$15.67
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$9.26
Apples, 1 kg$2.33
Bananas, 1 kg$2.67
Tomatoes, 1 kg$2.70
Potatoes, 1 kg$0.97
Onions, 1 kg$0.77
Water, 1.5 L bottle$1.30

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$1.00
Taxi start$1.01
Gasoline, 1 L$1.08
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$85.00
Internet, 60 Mbps+$24.00
Mobile plan, monthly$16.67

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$50.00
Cinema, one seat$8.50

Dating-age sex ratio

Bariloche has 98 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the 2nd-highest of 9 Argentina cities we track. Argentina's national figure is 103.8, so Bariloche runs 6 below the country as a whole.

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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 1.9µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month17°CFeb
Coolest month3°CJul
Wettest month164 mmJun
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan16.2°C14.8°C63%41%28 mm
Feb16.6°C15.2°C63%42%23 mm
Mar13.5°C11.7°C69%51%41 mm
Apr9.7°C7.6°C79%69%73 mm
May6.2°C3.8°C86%77%94 mm
Jun3.7°C0.7°C88%82%164 mm
Jul2.9°C-0.2°C88%77%147 mm
Aug3.8°C0.7°C85%75%134 mm
Sep5.2°C2.2°C79%65%76 mm
Oct7.7°C5.1°C75%62%64 mm
Nov11.2°C9°C71%59%51 mm
Dec14.5°C12.7°C65%47%33 mm

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