Buenos Aires, Argentina
+35% vs Buenos Aires avgPuerto Madero is the most expensive area in Buenos Aires, with a cost of living index of 34.6 — that is +35% compared to the Buenos Aires average. Only the top 1 of 23 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around AR$601,807/month, compared to a range of AR$334,337 in Flores to AR$601,807 in Puerto Madero.
For a typical resident of Puerto Madero, housing takes up roughly 49% 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$24,072,289 before tax.
Salaries in Puerto Madero reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 34.6:
After tax and deductions of 49.1% in Argentina, take-home pay for someone earning AR$24,072,289 would be roughly AR$12,252,795/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a AR$28,920,181 salary in Puerto Madero, 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 Puerto Madero would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $25,950 |
| London | GBP | £22,332 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 129,848 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Barrio Norte | 29.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Puerto Madero is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. It costs about +35% more than the city average, ranking #1 out of 23 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Puerto Madero is significantly above the Buenos Aires average. With a multiplier of 1.35x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +35% compared to the city baseline.