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Cost of Living in San Isidro - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $596 (excluding rent), and $900 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,442 (excluding rent), and $2,064 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.14 ARS 13.3K
$5.08 ARS 7,376
$30.47 ARS 44.3K
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.42 ARS 42.7K
$14.71 ARS 21.4K
$78.5 ARS 113.9K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.18 ARS 13.3K
$7.14 ARS 10.4K
$13.55 ARS 19.7K
Cappuccino
$1.64 ARS 2,379
$0.78 ARS 1,140
$6.87 ARS 9,973
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 ARS 1,844
$0.98 ARS 1,418
$2.93 ARS 4,255
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.12 ARS 1,626
$0.59 ARS 862
$2.43 ARS 3,535
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.24 ARS 1,799
$0.91 ARS 1,327
$5.62 ARS 8,155
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.69 ARS 3,912
$1.39 ARS 2,020
$5.88 ARS 8,535
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.23 ARS 1,783
$0.93 ARS 1,355
$1.96 ARS 2,853
White Bread (500g)
$1.58 ARS 2,294
$0.99 ARS 1,434
$1.97 ARS 2,868
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.85 ARS 2,688
$1.12 ARS 1,625
$3.37 ARS 4,889
Eggs
$2.17 ARS 3,147
$1.97 ARS 2,861
$4.73 ARS 6,866
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.19 ARS 17.7K
$7.57 ARS 11.0K
$27.24 ARS 39.6K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.98 ARS 8,692
$4.02 ARS 5,843
$11.57 ARS 16.8K
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.22 ARS 13.4K
$6.35 ARS 9,225
$14.17 ARS 20.6K
Apples (1kg)
$1.84 ARS 2,668
$0.99 ARS 1,442
$3.97 ARS 5,768
Banana (1kg)
$2.03 ARS 2,950
$1.37 ARS 1,995
$3.93 ARS 5,701
Oranges (1kg)
$0.93 ARS 1,345
$0.69 ARS 995
$2.89 ARS 4,204
Tomato (1kg)
$2.51 ARS 3,645
$0.97 ARS 1,413
$3.89 ARS 5,651
Potato (1kg)
$1.49 ARS 2,163
$0.51 ARS 736
$2.16 ARS 3,134
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 ARS 1,997
$0.68 ARS 991
$2.44 ARS 3,541
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.88 ARS 1,276
$0.29 ARS 425
$2.93 ARS 4,254
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.42 ARS 2,061
$0.97 ARS 1,412
$2.72 ARS 3,953
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.17 ARS 4,599
$1.95 ARS 2,830
$3.90 ARS 5,661
Wine (Bottle)
$4.95 ARS 7,185
$2.97 ARS 4,311
$11.43 ARS 16.6K
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 ARS 1,821
$1.23 ARS 1,792
$2.99 ARS 4,344
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 ARS 4,613
$1.53 ARS 2,225
$5.11 ARS 7,417
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 ARS 1,214
$0.26 ARS 379
$1.04 ARS 1,517
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.64 ARS 2,379
$0.87 ARS 1,264
$4.09 ARS 5,946
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.91 ARS 1,327
$0.51 ARS 745
$1.33 ARS 1,938
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.02 ARS 8,748
$4.26 ARS 6,182
$10.04 ARS 14.6K
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 ARS 1,542
$0.81 ARS 1,175
$1.52 ARS 2,203
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.2K ARS 35.2M
$20.2K ARS 29.3M
$29.3K ARS 42.5M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.9K ARS 37.7M
$21.9K ARS 31.9M
$33.9K ARS 49.2M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$55.3 ARS 80.4K
$45.84 ARS 66.6K
$200 ARS 290.9K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.57 ARS 27.0K
$6.03 ARS 8,753
$40.18 ARS 58.4K
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.94 ARS 21.7K
$12.22 ARS 17.8K
$61.1 ARS 88.8K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.44 ARS 38.4K
$9.60 ARS 13.9K
$30.31 ARS 44.0K
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.74 ARS 20.0K
$7.49 ARS 10.9K
$18.96 ARS 27.5K
Cinema Ticket
$5.02 ARS 7,297
$4.82 ARS 7,005
$12.06 ARS 17.5K
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$331 ARS 480.6K
$131 ARS 190.5K
$505 ARS 732.8K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,059 ARS 1.5M
$1,059 ARS 1.5M
$7,060 ARS 10.3M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$79.8 ARS 115.9K
$34.93 ARS 50.7K
$89.8 ARS 130.4K
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$70.8 ARS 102.8K
$50.6 ARS 73.4K
$70.8 ARS 102.8K
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 ARS 157.1K
$40.24 ARS 58.4K
$151 ARS 219.1K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$94.6 ARS 137.4K
$49.80 ARS 72.3K
$139 ARS 202.5K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$335 ARS 486.5K
$276 ARS 401.5K
$496 ARS 720.7K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$236 ARS 342.8K
$199 ARS 288.9K
$368 ARS 534.4K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$674 ARS 979.2K
$445 ARS 646.1K
$939 ARS 1.4M
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$535 ARS 777.1K
$418 ARS 607.5K
$896 ARS 1.3M
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,849 ARS 2.7M
$1,696 ARS 2.5M
$2,212 ARS 3.2M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,263 ARS 1.8M
$983 ARS 1.4M
$1,532 ARS 2.2M
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$611 ARS 886.7K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
52.71
40
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Last update: January 13, 2026

San Isidro Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Download
195
Mbps
Upload
11
Mbps
Latency
22
ms

Fixed Broadband

Download
218
Mbps
Upload
149
Mbps
Latency
9
ms
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
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Cost of Living in San Isidro - Frequently Asked Questions
How does San Isidro compare in terms of overall affordability and value for visitors, expats, and digital nomads?
Cost of Living in San Isidro tends to sit between urban centers and quieter suburbs, with higher value in safety, green spaces, and river views, but costs rise as you move toward the waterfront or areas with schools and modern amenities. You'll find a range of apartment sizes, from compact flats to larger units, often at friendlier rents than the city center, plus solid local markets and a broad dining scene. Transportation is convenient for daily commuting or weekend trips to Buenos Aires, though traffic and transit schedules shape your planning. Tip: choose a neighborhood based on work style and daily routines.
What should you know about daily life, including housing search, food options, transport, and coworking?
To manage daily life, start with a targeted housing search around Belgrano, Martinez, or the riverfront, then test markets and grocery stores near your preferred transit lines. The dining scene blends traditional asado joints with modern cafes and international options; you'll find fresh produce at local mercados. For getting around, commuter trains, buses, and ride-hailing are common; test schedules to plan catch-ups with work and errands. Coworking spaces offer reliable Wi-Fi and social networks for nomads, with flexible day passes. Understanding the San Isidro living cost helps you compare rents, utilities, and groceries by neighborhood. Tip: map a weekly errand route to minimize backtracking.
How can you maximize quality of life, budgeting, and neighborhood fit for a longer stay?
Quality of life here rewards steady pacing, friendly neighborhoods, and access to parks along the river. Build a practical budget using a simple framework: habitation, essentials, and discretionary spending, then track pesos or your preferred currency against a typical month. Save by cooking at home, shopping at local markets, and choosing smaller but well located flats near transit. Seasonality matters: summers can be warm and humid, winters mild, with rainier days; plan outdoor activities and indoor work accordingly. Neighborhood fit often hinges on access to parks, river walks, and a calm morning routine. Tip: test a few neighborhoods over several weeks before committing.

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