Can you live in Buenos Aires with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,603, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Buenos Aires with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,603, you would have roughly $397 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Buenos Aires with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,603, you would have roughly $1,397 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Buenos Aires with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,603, you would have roughly $3,397 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Buenos Aires with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,603, you would have roughly $6,397 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

How much does it really cost to live in Buenos Aires? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

South America 👥 3,050,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 💱 ARS

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$ $680 1-bedroom rent / mo

72 Quality of life / 100

52 Safety / 100

80 Internet / 100

74 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$680
Food (moderate)	$400
Transport	$15
Utilities	$60
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$60
Entertainment	$185
Total (moderate)	$1,603

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Buenos Aires.

Shared accommodation	$300
Studio	$520
1-bedroom	$680
2-bedroom	$980
3-bedroom	$1,350

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City Scores

How Buenos Aires rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityBuenos Aires
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyARS
Time zoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires

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Pros and Cons of Buenos Aires

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,027 per month Basic $1,195 per month Moderate $1,603 per month Comfortable $2,229 per month Premium $3,606 per month

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Can You Live in Buenos Aires on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-603 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$397 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,397 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,397 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,397 / month