EXPENSE ANALYSIS BY CITY

We break down the real cost of living in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza and other Argentine cities. Our analysis covers four fundamental categories that directly impact your family budget.

In food, we monitor basic basket prices, daily consumption products and economic alternatives. We identify which supermarkets offer better prices, when to buy to take advantage of deals and how to optimize your shopping list.

For transportation, we evaluate public transport costs, fuel, vehicle maintenance and alternative mobility services. We calculate the real impact of each option on your monthly economy.

In housing, we analyze rental trends, expenses, associated services and maintenance costs. We compare different neighborhoods and zones to help you make informed decisions about where to live.

Basic services receive constant monitoring: electricity, gas, water, internet, telephony. We document increases, compare providers and suggest consumption reduction strategies.

PRACTICAL SAVINGS STRATEGIES

We develop concrete and applicable methods to protect your purchasing power in an inflationary context. Not abstract theory, but specific actions you can implement immediately.

Our smart shopping strategies include: identifying deal days at supermarkets, leveraging loyalty programs, wholesale purchases for non-perishable products, and strategic substitution of products for more economical alternatives without sacrificing quality.

In financial planning, we teach how to build flexible budgets that adapt to economic volatility. Expense tracking techniques, effective categorization, money leak identification and spending priority establishment.

For service optimization, we show how to renegotiate contracts, switch to more economical plans, take advantage of bank promotions and reduce ant expenses that silently erode your budget.

Inflation protection strategies include savings diversification, advance purchase of regular consumption products, smart use of interest-free installments and intelligent conversion of monetary surpluses.

MONTHLY COST COMPARISON

Average for typical family in main Argentine cities

Category Buenos Aires Córdoba Rosario Mendoza
Food $280,000 $245,000 $255,000 $250,000
Transportation $95,000 $75,000 $80,000 $78,000
Housing (rent) $320,000 $210,000 $230,000 $195,000
Services $85,000 $68,000 $72,000 $70,000
MONTHLY TOTAL $780,000 $598,000 $637,000 $593,000

*Data updated to January 2026. Amounts are approximate and may vary according to specific area and lifestyle.

Financial analysis methodology

OUR METHODOLOGY

Every analysis we publish is based on rigorous research and verifiable data. We don't speculate or generalize. We visit stores, survey prices, interview real families and document concrete experiences.

Our team conducts biweekly price updates at supermarkets, markets and nearby stores. We record variations, identify trends and alert about significant changes that may impact your budget.

We collaborate with families of different socioeconomic profiles who share their experiences and strategies. This collaborative approach enriches our analyses with diverse perspectives and solutions proven in practice.

Transparency is fundamental. We publish our sources, show calculation methodologies and admit limitations. We want you to trust our information because it's honest, not because it's perfect.