Buenos Aires is the most expensive of Argentina's 9 priced cities — $1,325 a month in essentials, 100% above Rosario at $664. The average net salary of $842 covers that 0.6×. 96.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 7.9 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 11°C, Jan 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $511 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $736 |
| Groceries | $158 |
| Dining out | $390 |
| Utilities | $238 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,325 |
| Avg net salary | $842 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,204 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,572 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Buenos Aires, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.02 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $70.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.25 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.06 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.08 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.75 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.45 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.68 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.57 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.90 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.46 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.40 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.73 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.08 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.02 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.68 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.71 |
| Monthly transit pass | $27.50 |
| Taxi start | $1.66 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.00 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.31 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $209.13 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $29.12 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.05 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $51.55 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.13 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Buenos Aires has 96.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the 4th-highest of 9 Argentina cities we track. Argentina's national figure is 103.8, so Buenos Aires runs 7 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.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.6°C | 25.7°C | 67% | 39% | 68 mm |
| Feb | 23.9°C | 25°C | 69% | 39% | 80 mm |
| Mar | 21.9°C | 22.2°C | 72% | 39% | 91 mm |
| Apr | 18.6°C | 17.7°C | 75% | 46% | 100 mm |
| May | 14.4°C | 12.4°C | 77% | 54% | 60 mm |
| Jun | 11.9°C | 9.3°C | 78% | 53% | 44 mm |
| Jul | 11°C | 8.1°C | 78% | 55% | 64 mm |
| Aug | 12.6°C | 9.9°C | 74% | 50% | 59 mm |
| Sep | 14.6°C | 12.2°C | 73% | 48% | 63 mm |
| Oct | 17°C | 15.3°C | 71% | 48% | 80 mm |
| Nov | 20.7°C | 20°C | 67% | 40% | 80 mm |
| Dec | 23°C | 23.2°C | 65% | 37% | 79 mm |
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