Buenos Aires, Argentina
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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99%
Quality of life -
21%
Cost of living -
63%
Connectivity -
98%
Weather
47
General
| Currency | ARS |
| Population (in millions) | 3.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Palermo, Recoleta |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
| Top selling local beer | Quilmes |
| Most popular local dish | Asado |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, Palermo Parks |
| Discount airline | Aerolineas |
| Major airline | Aerolineas Argentinas |
| Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
| Primary train stations | Retiro, Constitución, Once |
| Primary airports | Ezeiza, Aeroparque, El Palomar |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 400000 ARS |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Av. Santa Fe 750, C1059ABG, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,I |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Garbarino |
| Best internet carrier | Fibertel |
| Primary cellular carrier | Claro |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 890 ARS |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Farmacity |
| Best restaurant chain | La Cabrera |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $19,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14000 |
| Sales tax rate | 21% |
| Income tax rate | 35% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 2000 ARS |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banco de la Nación Argentina |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 107 (police), 107 (ambulance), 100 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 37 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
99%
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37%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
230%
Property to income -
63%
Crime -
69%
Healthcare -
98%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $408 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 46.67% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $192 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $5,654 |
Cost of living
21%
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Purchasing Power
33%
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Rent
9%
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Food
26%
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Restaurant
30%
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Workspace
52%
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Transport
49%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $314.72 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $227.44 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $626.38 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $451.81 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $7.18 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $0.81 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $1.32 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $1.47 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $6.82 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $0.73 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $3.61 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $1.13 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.88 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $2.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $3.89 |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.44 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $0.68 |
| Potato (1kg) | $0.66 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.04 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $0.89 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $1.46 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.24 |
| Onion (1kg) | $0.74 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $6.42 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $7.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $29.07 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $5.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $2.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.52 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.02 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $0.86 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $1.72 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $48.70 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.28 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $22.85 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $22.21 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $7.18 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $5.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.15 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $6.65 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.94 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $25,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $22,875.43 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $1.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $0.50 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $5.00 |
