Is Colegiales Expensive?

Buenos Aires, Argentina

+2% vs Buenos Aires avg

Living in Colegiales, Buenos Aires

Colegiales is a moderately-priced area within Buenos Aires, with a cost of living index of 26.1 — that is +2% compared to the Buenos Aires average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #11 out of 23 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around AR$454,699/month, compared to a range of AR$334,337 in Flores to AR$601,807 in Puerto Madero.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Colegiales, housing takes up roughly 37% 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$18,187,952 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Colegiales

Salaries in Colegiales reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 26.1:

After tax and deductions of 48.1% in Argentina, take-home pay for someone earning AR$18,187,952 would be roughly AR$9,439,547/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

26.1
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
AR$454,699
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 23 Areas
48.1%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Colegiales

Estimated annual deductions on a AR$21,815,512 salary in Colegiales, Buenos Aires (local employee).

Income Tax
31%
Social Security
17.0%
Total Deductions: 48.1%
Est. Take-Home: AR$11,322,931/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Colegiales would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $19,575
London GBP £16,846
Dubai AED AED 97,949

Other Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires

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%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Colegiales:

Służewiec, Warsaw Woodstock, Cape Town Stellenbosch, Cape Town Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market), Phnom Penh Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi Truc Bach, Hanoi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colegiales expensive in Buenos Aires?

Colegiales is near the city average for Buenos Aires. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Colegiales compare to the Buenos Aires average?

The cost of living in Colegiales is near the Buenos Aires average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.