Is Flores Expensive?

Buenos Aires, Argentina

-25% vs Buenos Aires avg

Living in Flores, Buenos Aires

Flores is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, with a cost of living index of 19.2 — that is -25% compared to the Buenos Aires average. Ranked #23 of 23, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around AR$334,337/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 Flores, housing takes up roughly 27% 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$13,373,494 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Flores

Salaries in Flores reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 19.2:

After tax and deductions of 46.7% in Argentina, take-home pay for someone earning AR$13,373,494 would be roughly AR$7,128,072/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

19.2
COLI Index
0.75x
vs City Avg
AR$334,337
Est. 1BR Rent
#23
of 23 Areas
46.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Flores

Estimated annual deductions on a AR$16,048,193 salary in Flores, Buenos Aires (local employee).

Income Tax
30%
Social Security
17.0%
Total Deductions: 46.7%
Est. Take-Home: AR$8,554,618/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $14,400
London GBP £12,392
Dubai AED AED 72,055

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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Compare Flores

Flores vs Retiro Flores vs La Boca Flores vs Puerto Madero Flores vs Villa Devoto

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Flores:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flores expensive in Buenos Aires?

Flores is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. It costs about -25% less than the city average, ranking #23 out of 23 neighborhoods.

How does Flores compare to the Buenos Aires average?

The cost of living in Flores is well below the Buenos Aires average. With a multiplier of 0.75x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -25% 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.