Current Cost Of Living

[gordita75]

is the popcorn you are grabbing the popcorn i dream of or that shitarse sweetened stuff at the theater?

 

[Farenheit]

Taxi, 50 dollars a week
Eating out cheap 15 dollars a day (assuming sometimes once, sometimes twice), 105 a week
Eating out well 40 dollars a week
Miscellaneous 15 dollars a day, 105 a week
Groceries 15 dollars a day, 105 a week
Laundry 10 dollars a week
Rent 1200 dollars a month
1645 per month

This would be decent living but not luxury and doesn't take into account any splurges such as on clothes.

 

[Rich One]

Taxi, 50 dollars a week
Eating out cheap 15 dollars a day (assuming sometimes once, sometimes twice), 105 a week
Eating out well 40 dollars a week
Miscellaneous 15 dollars a day, 105 a week
Groceries 15 dollars a day, 105 a week
Laundry 10 dollars a week
Rent 1200 dollars a month
1645 per month

This would be decent living but not luxury and doesn't take into account any splurges such as on clothes.

Pretty close give me a 5!!

 

[ajoknoblauch]

By the way, bring US dollars as, for better or worse, that's what the Argentines want. Canadian currency has a limited market.

 

[Somewhereinba]

Logistical inconveniences would be mi guess

Bingo, no easy access to dollars unfortunately. I'm doing my best to change that now. Unfortunately xoom isn't supported for Australians and I am yet to find a place to withdraw the cash in my city using one of the internet based transfer sites. I have spent 3 years paying the dredded 19 peso withdrawal fee for every 900 pesos I withdraw, add to that the limited acceptance of credit cards and need for cash. I have contributed my fair share to the Argentinian economy and central bank in fees and 'official' rates.

 

[Xeneizes]

I live on pesos roughly equilavent ~1400 USD (at a blue rate of 7.6) and I will be upgrading now to get a studio (maybe 1 bedroom if lucky) for $700-800 USD a month. ($4.5-5.5k pesos, they usually offer you a rate between the official and the blue) However, if you bring all of the (US) dollars with you, you can negotiate a very good deal, especially if you pay all upfront. This could be dependent on your Spanish abilities.

I could see you paying $700 dollars per month for a decent 1 bedroom if you pay upfront 6 months in USD cash, plus $700 USD deposit (you should get back) Most of these are priced in the $800-$1000 range or more.

Average taxi ride is 50-60 pesos - let's say $1000 pesos a month for 4x per week
Average decent-ish dinner (sit down, with wine) is ~$90-125 pesos - let's say $3000 a month for 6-7x per week (You can order delivery or eat in a regular cheaper place for maybe $50-70, think pizza/milanesa and drink, so maybe this lower it a bit)
An expensive dinner varies based on definition but could be ~$250 pesos - let's say $1000 pesos for 1x per week
Going out for drinks, etc on the weekend is going to run you maybe $300 pesos, depending how you live - $1200 a month
Groceries, toiletries, etc - $200 a week - $800 total

Total living expenses = $7000 pesos @ 7.6 = ~920 USD.

Total expenses = $1620 USD

Note: this assumes you leverage your financial situation and can get a rate of 7.6 to 1, which you can do by bringing in cash and trading it on the black market (up to 10k USD on an airplane undeclared), and you can get a lesser rate on Xoom if Canada has it. Many landlords will also take paypal payments in dollars. This also doesn't take into account 25-30% annual inflation, which, for you, is offset by rising blue dollar.

 

[Rich One]

The Above estimates of $1600 dollars per month is a survival amount for celibate, singles, if you want to socialize, go to clubs and entertain "partners", travel on weekends, theaters, concerts, events etc ad another US$ 500... fer sure!

 

[John.St]

Trying to decide between staying here, Argentina, and Colombia (which I also love).

Why BsAs?

Think Cordoba, Mendoza, elsewhere in the provinces.

 

[lucha54]

I spend $1200-$1500USD / month changing at the blue rate, but I rent a room in a shared flat for $300. So if you want your own place, a temp. furnished rental for $800USD-$1200USD with all expenses included, you'll probably spend an additional ~$1000-$2000USD more on all other costs depending on how you wanna live.

So figure a total monthly budget of $2000USD- $3500 TOTAL if you do whatever you want and eat wherever you want and live in a safe and nice neighborhood where rents are higher... I'm assuming you'll be renting a studio or 1-bedroom in a nice neighborhood.

Restaurants are getting more expensive and maybe more than your cheaper eating out in Van (say goodbye to cheap sushi!), but still can be cheap and feel cheaper than restaurants in North America.. Groceries DEFINITELY cheaper than in Van (I lived there for 4 months in 2011). Utilities etc will be much cheaper, and prob included in your rent besides a cell phone SIM card which is definitely cheaper.

The things that are a lot more expensive here are clothes (no H&M! nor cheap second-hand shops like Goodwill) and electronics (bring your own!) and things like kitchen appliances and home furnishings. Bring any appliance or kitchen tool that you can't live without; they can be cheaper if you find a groupon or something but you'd have to wait for the right moment. Last time I was in the states I brought back a $25 french press... ahh the joy.

 

[Aleina Dee]

Some eating out prices ,random things that pop into my head

Basic : sandwich or empanada from panaderia 7 pesos
pancho hot dog 7-12 pesos
Ugi´s special offers 2 slices muzzarella pizza with a small coke 10 pesos
Ugi´s complete cheese pizza 28 pesos
normal barrio muzza pizza 40-55 pesos
executive lunch offers 40-70 pesos depnding on barrio
tenedor libre barrio chino 55 pesos excluding drinks

Nice : Siga la vaca tenedor libre 125 -145 depending on day
Nice tenedor libre 70 - 100 pesos excl drinks
Tucson steak house 140-160 pesos
Chinese meal a la carte barrio chino 120 -150 pesos
Thai meal a la carte barrio chino 150 plus
Parrilla 120 pesos


Hope that helps.I tried to give ou an idea of what is around so that you can compare to your current lifestyle.