Is La Boca Expensive?

Buenos Aires, Argentina

-22% vs Buenos Aires avg

Living in La Boca, Buenos Aires

La 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.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

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.

Typical Salaries in La Boca

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.

Key Stats

20.0
COLI Index
0.78x
vs City Avg
AR$347,711
Est. 1BR Rent
#22
of 23 Areas
46.9%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in La Boca

Estimated annual deductions on a AR$16,716,867 salary in La Boca, Buenos Aires (local employee).

Income Tax
30%
Social Security
17.0%
Total Deductions: 46.9%
Est. Take-Home: AR$8,875,582/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

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 La Boca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Boca expensive in Buenos Aires?

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.

How does La Boca compare to the Buenos Aires average?

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.

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.