Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Buenos Aires 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Buenos Aires is 43.0% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Buenos Aires is 56.3% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Buenos Aires are 76.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Buenos Aires are 29.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Buenos Aires are 28.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Buenos Aires is 59.4% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 £ (26.32 $) |
14.06 £ (18.50 $) |
-29.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 £ (105.27 $) |
48.64 £ (64.00 $) |
-39.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.50 £ (11.19 $) |
9.12 £ (12.00 $) |
+7.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
6.50 £ (8.55 $) |
2.89 £ (3.80 $) |
-55.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.00 £ (7.90 $) |
3.04 £ (4.00 $) |
-49.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.98 £ (5.24 $) |
3.17 £ (4.17 $) |
-20.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.32 £ (3.06 $) |
1.68 £ (2.21 $) |
-27.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.49 £ (1.96 $) |
1.07 £ (1.41 $) |
-28.2 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.28 £ (1.69 $) |
1.18 £ (1.55 $) |
-8.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.43 £ (1.88 $) |
2.02 £ (2.66 $) |
+41.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.84 £ (1.11 $) |
0.73 £ (0.95 $) |
-14.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.56 £ (4.68 $) |
2.54 £ (3.34 $) |
-28.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.75 £ (4.93 $) |
4.30 £ (5.66 $) |
+14.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.97 £ (3.91 $) |
2.95 £ (3.89 $) |
-0.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.31 £ (6.99 $) |
3.49 £ (4.60 $) |
-34.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.09 £ (1.43 $) |
0.87 £ (1.14 $) |
-20.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.58 £ (0.77 $) |
0.73 £ (0.96 $) |
+25.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.97 £ (1.28 $) |
0.44 £ (0.58 $) |
-55.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.18 £ (1.55 $) |
0.87 £ (1.14 $) |
-26.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.55 £ (0.73 $) |
0.48 £ (0.64 $) |
-12.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.61 £ (0.80 $) |
0.42 £ (0.56 $) |
-29.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.07 £ (1.41 $) |
1.60 £ (2.10 $) |
+48.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.36 £ (1.79 $) |
1.12 £ (1.47 $) |
-17.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.50 £ (11.19 $) |
4.56 £ (6.00 $) |
-46.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
2.49 £ (3.27 $) |
1.73 £ (2.28 $) |
-30.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.05 £ (4.01 $) |
2.65 £ (3.48 $) |
-13.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
16.90 £ (22.24 $) |
2.89 £ (3.80 $) |
-82.9 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 £ (4.61 $) |
0.53 £ (0.70 $) |
-84.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
180.00 £ (236.86 $) |
15.20 £ (20.00 $) |
-91.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.00 £ (5.26 $) |
1.30 £ (1.71 $) |
-67.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.00 £ (5.26 $) |
1.16 £ (1.53 $) |
-71.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
30.00 £ (39.48 $) |
5.13 £ (6.75 $) |
-82.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.40 £ (1.84 $) |
0.86 £ (1.13 $) |
-38.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
28,285.00 £ (37,220.24 $) |
18,998.40 £ (25,000.00 $) |
-32.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
29,735.44 £ (39,128.87 $) |
22,512.44 £ (29,624.13 $) |
-24.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
250.52 £ (329.66 $) |
98.02 £ (128.98 $) |
-60.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
14.86 £ (19.55 $) |
15.97 £ (21.01 $) |
+7.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
33.14 £ (43.61 $) |
22.02 £ (28.98 $) |
-33.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
51.55 £ (67.84 $) |
33.12 £ (43.59 $) |
-35.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
18.59 £ (24.46 $) |
9.50 £ (12.50 $) |
-48.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 £ (19.74 $) |
7.22 £ (9.50 $) |
-51.9 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,893.57 £ (2,491.75 $) |
274.61 £ (361.36 $) |
-85.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
21,336.46 £ (28,076.66 $) |
4,129.30 £ (5,433.75 $) |
-80.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
85.54 £ (112.57 $) |
83.64 £ (110.07 $) |
-2.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
39.23 £ (51.62 $) |
69.84 £ (91.90 $) |
+78.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
94.48 £ (124.33 $) |
98.29 £ (129.33 $) |
+4.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
110.91 £ (145.95 $) |
105.97 £ (139.44 $) |
-4.5 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,350.57 £ (3,093.12 $) |
503.40 £ (662.42 $) |
-78.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,763.64 £ (2,320.77 $) |
353.23 £ (464.81 $) |
-80.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,817.65 £ (5,023.64 $) |
943.59 £ (1,241.67 $) |
-75.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,756.43 £ (3,627.19 $) |
685.77 £ (902.41 $) |
-75.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,387.01 £ (1,825.16 $) |
191.49 £ (251.98 $) |
-86.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
758.88 £ (998.62 $) |
143.15 £ (188.38 $) |
-81.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Buenos Aires Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,361.65 £ (4,423.59 $) |
595.69 £ (783.86 $) |
-82.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.74 | 52.71 | +1,011.6 % |
| Last update: | 7 November 2025 | 16 October 2025 | |
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