Buenos Aires, Argentina
-22% vs Buenos Aires avgLa Boca is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, with a cost of living index of 20.0 — that is -22% compared to the Buenos Aires average. Ranked #22 of 23, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around AR$347,711/month, compared to a range of AR$334,337 in Flores to AR$601,807 in Puerto Madero.
For a typical resident of La Boca, housing takes up roughly 28% 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$13,908,434 before tax.
Salaries in La Boca reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 20.0:
After tax and deductions of 46.9% in Argentina, take-home pay for someone earning AR$13,908,434 would be roughly AR$7,385,378/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a AR$16,716,867 salary in La Boca, 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 La Boca would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $15,000 |
| London | GBP | £12,909 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 75,057 |
| 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 La Boca, Buenos Aires to maintain your lifestyle.
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La Boca is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #22 out of 23 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in La Boca is well below the Buenos Aires average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.