Key Info
What is the cost of living in Buenos Aires?
Learn about our local currency, how much you need to live by month and compare different cities in the world with Buenos Aires.

Is Buenos Aires expensive or cheap?
In Argentina, the currency is the peso (ARS). We recommend you check the exchange rate in relation to your local currency, before leaving your country and also during your stay. To make it easy, below you can compare the prices of some products and services of reference in our city with those of ten cities in the rest of the world: the price of a rent for a studio apartment in the city center, a ticket for public transportation, the taxi's initial fare, an economic lunch, a cappuccino and a movie ticket.
Is my city more expensive or cheaper than Buenos Aires?
Find out here
Object | Buenos Aires |
---|
You may also be interested in
What to know about the safety and health system in Buenos Aires?
Did you know that we are the safest city in Latin America, according to “The Economist Safest Cities Ranking 2018”? That's true, but just as for any ot...
The City as a safe destination
In November 2020, the WTTC awarded the City of Buenos Aires the Safe Travels distinction, highlighting its compliance with all hygiene and safety protocols for ...
Who to turn to if you have a problem
The City has a Tourist Defense Office which provides information, advice, complaint management and assistance to all tourists and international students.