Buenos Aires, Argentina
+15% vs Buenos Aires avgBarrio Norte is a moderately-priced area within Buenos Aires, with a cost of living index of 29.4 — that is +15% compared to the Buenos Aires average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 23 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around AR$512,651/month, compared to a range of AR$334,337 in Flores to AR$601,807 in Puerto Madero.
For a typical resident of Barrio Norte, housing takes up roughly 41% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately AR$20,506,024 before tax.
Salaries in Barrio Norte reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 29.4:
After tax and deductions of 48.5% in Argentina, take-home pay for someone earning AR$20,506,024 would be roughly AR$10,560,602/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a AR$24,573,795 salary in Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Barrio Norte would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $22,050 |
| London | GBP | £18,976 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 110,333 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Madero | 34.6 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Palermo Chico | 33.3 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Recoleta | 32.8 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Palermo (Soho) | 32.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Palermo Hollywood | 30.2 | 1.18x | +18% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Barrio Norte is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #6 out of 23 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Barrio Norte is above the Buenos Aires average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.