Cost of living in Argentina for expats
A realistic monthly budget for one person living comfortably in Argentina — rent, food, transport, and everyday costs in Buenos Aires.
$1,500–2,000
One person, all-in, in Buenos Aires
$500–1,300
1-bedroom city-centre apartment, per month
Moderate
~$1,500–2,800/mo
What makes Argentina stand out, and what to watch for
Why expats choose Argentina
A cultured, European-feeling capital with great food and nightlife where a foreign income still stretches across a lifestyle that costs double back home.
Watch out for
Rents in Palermo have roughly doubled since 2023 and inflation is high — the rock-bottom arbitrage bargain of a few years ago is gone.
Costs vary a lot by city, neighbourhood, and lifestyle — these are directional monthly bands for the main expat city, current as of 2026. Treat them as a starting point, not a quote. Information only, not financial advice.
Cost of living elsewhere in Latin America
Argentina, side by side
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