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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Argentina
Spending runs from $210 a month in the poorest fifth to $1,971 in the richest
Per person, whole country
$602
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
$210richest 20%
$1,971
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Key facts
The cost of living in Argentina in numbers
The richest fifth spends 9.4× the poorest
Spending runs from $210 a month in the poorest fifth to $1,971 in the richest, which is #23 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Argentina compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Argentina against other countries
Cheaper than 50% of countries
Where Argentina sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs $1,000 at world-middle prices costs $1,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Argentina?
A typical person in Argentina spends about $602 a month — around $7,224 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Argentina?
By spending, Argentina ranks #72 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about $602 a month, the poorest 20% about $210 and the richest 20% about $1,971. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Argentina in US dollars?
The cost of living in Argentina is about $602 a month, or roughly $7,224 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Argentina?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about $210 a month per person, a typical one around $602, and a comfortable life around $926. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Argentina enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about $602 a month, while the average take-home pay in Argentina is about $515. For more on incomes, see salaries in Argentina.
Is Argentina an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Argentina is more expensive than 61% of countries worldwide and ranks 13th of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
What currency is used in Argentina?
Argentina uses the Argentine Peso (ARS). Amounts on this page are shown in US dollars; the currency switcher converts them.
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