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Cost of Living in San Isidro - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $665 (excluding rent), and $903 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,639 (excluding rent), and $2,057 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.25 ARS 13.4K
$5.14 ARS 7,461
$30.85 ARS 44.8K
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.87 ARS 43.3K
$14.93 ARS 21.7K
$79.7 ARS 115.6K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.89 ARS 12.9K
$6.91 ARS 10K
$13.12 ARS 19K
Cappuccino
$1.63 ARS 2,367
$0.78 ARS 1,134
$6.84 ARS 9,921
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 ARS 1,855
$0.98 ARS 1,427
$2.95 ARS 4,281
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 ARS 1,647
$0.6 ARS 874
$2.47 ARS 3,580
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.19 ARS 1,722
$0.88 ARS 1,271
$5.38 ARS 7,807
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.69 ARS 3,905
$1.39 ARS 2,016
$5.87 ARS 8,519
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.24 ARS 1,796
$0.94 ARS 1,365
$1.98 ARS 2,873
White Bread (500g)
$1.65 ARS 2,390
$1.03 ARS 1,494
$2.06 ARS 2,987
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.79 ARS 2,596
$1.08 ARS 1,569
$3.25 ARS 4,722
Eggs
$2.25 ARS 3,261
$2.04 ARS 2,965
$4.9 ARS 7,116
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.14 ARS 17.6K
$7.54 ARS 10.9K
$27.13 ARS 39.4K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.99 ARS 8,700
$4.03 ARS 5,849
$11.59 ARS 16.8K
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.52 ARS 13.8K
$6.56 ARS 9,523
$14.64 ARS 21.2K
Apples (1kg)
$1.88 ARS 2,721
$1.01 ARS 1,471
$4.05 ARS 5,884
Banana (1kg)
$2.1 ARS 3,042
$1.42 ARS 2,057
$4.05 ARS 5,878
Oranges (1kg)
$0.94 ARS 1,369
$0.7 ARS 1,012
$2.95 ARS 4,277
Tomato (1kg)
$2.55 ARS 3,704
$0.99 ARS 1,436
$3.96 ARS 5,743
Potato (1kg)
$1.51 ARS 2,185
$0.51 ARS 743
$2.18 ARS 3,166
Onion (1kg)
$1.39 ARS 2,020
$0.69 ARS 1,003
$2.47 ARS 3,582
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.91 ARS 1,328
$0.3 ARS 443
$3.05 ARS 4,425
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.42 ARS 2,066
$0.98 ARS 1,415
$2.73 ARS 3,963
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 ARS 4,808
$2.04 ARS 2,958
$4.08 ARS 5,917
Wine (Bottle)
$4.98 ARS 7,224
$2.99 ARS 4,334
$9.96 ARS 14.4K
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.29 ARS 1,876
$1.27 ARS 1,846
$3.08 ARS 4,475
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 ARS 4,639
$1.54 ARS 2,238
$5.14 ARS 7,459
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.77 ARS 1,116
$0.24 ARS 349
$0.96 ARS 1,395
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.58 ARS 2,286
$0.84 ARS 1,215
$3.94 ARS 5,716
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.9 ARS 1,311
$0.51 ARS 737
$1.32 ARS 1,916
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.13 ARS 8,900
$4.33 ARS 6,289
$10.22 ARS 14.8K
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.07 ARS 1,558
$0.82 ARS 1,187
$1.53 ARS 2,225
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.8K ARS 34.6M
$19.9K ARS 28.8M
$28.8K ARS 41.8M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K ARS 38.4M
$22.4K ARS 32.5M
$34.6K ARS 50.2M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$56 ARS 81.3K
$46.39 ARS 67.3K
$203 ARS 294.2K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.86 ARS 27.4K
$6.12 ARS 8,881
$40.8 ARS 59.2K
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.74 ARS 21.4K
$12.06 ARS 17.5K
$60.3 ARS 87.5K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.3 ARS 38.2K
$9.55 ARS 13.9K
$30.15 ARS 43.8K
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.52 ARS 19.6K
$7.36 ARS 10.7K
$18.65 ARS 27.1K
Cinema Ticket
$5.12 ARS 7,426
$4.91 ARS 7,129
$12.28 ARS 17.8K
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$333 ARS 482.9K
$132 ARS 191.4K
$507 ARS 736.3K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,079 ARS 1.6M
$1,079 ARS 1.6M
$7,193 ARS 10.4M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$79.7 ARS 115.7K
$34.87 ARS 50.6K
$89.7 ARS 130.1K
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$69.6 ARS 101K
$49.72 ARS 72.2K
$69.6 ARS 101K
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$106 ARS 153.5K
$39.35 ARS 57.1K
$148 ARS 214.2K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$94.1 ARS 136.6K
$49.53 ARS 71.9K
$139 ARS 201.3K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$333 ARS 483.9K
$275 ARS 399.3K
$494 ARS 716.9K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$236 ARS 341.9K
$199 ARS 288.1K
$367 ARS 533K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$690 ARS 1M
$455 ARS 660.6K
$961 ARS 1.4M
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$536 ARS 777.3K
$419 ARS 607.6K
$897 ARS 1.3M
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,904 ARS 2.8M
$1,473 ARS 2.1M
$2,031 ARS 2.9M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,613 ARS 2.3M
$1,118 ARS 1.6M
$1,677 ARS 2.4M
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$588 ARS 853.6K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
52.71
40
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Last update: November 22, 2025

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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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