Can you afford Buenos Aires?
European-feeling architecture and culture at Latin American prices; the macro-economy is the standing risk.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,076 | $1,240 | $1,836 | 100 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,676 | $1,240 | $3,436 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $6,276 | $1,774 | $4,502 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,876 | $3,376 | $4,500 | 100 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Buenos Aires?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $27,000 gross a year in Buenos Aires.
Can a family of four live in Buenos Aires on $180,000?
4,500 USD a month left over — 57% of take-home pay. Housing takes 10% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Buenos Aires?
3,436 USD a month left over — 73% of take-home pay. Housing takes 12% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".