Cost of living

Argentina is one of the most expensive countries in South America.
Median Salary: 586 pesos monthly ($586/€650), but with a big disparity between the regions: in the north, 400 pesos ($400/€444); in Patagonia, 710 pesos ($710/€788); in the northwest, barely 397 pesos ($397/€441). (Official figures INDEC)
rate of inflation: 1%
rate of unemployment: almost 18%

Universities suggest that foreign students budget $500 a month.
A minimum budget of $35-40 a day for food and lodging is advised for tourists (without luxury).
Rent: No less than 150 pesos (€166) per month
Bus ticket: the most economical ticket costs .60 peso (€.67)
Liter of gasoline: a little less than 1 peso
Hamburger: 1.50 pesos (€1.7)
Coca-Cola: 1 peso (€1.1)
Café: 1.50 pesos (€1.7)
Daily newspaper: 1 peso (€1.1)
Movie ticket: 6 pesos (€6.7)
Night club: from 6 to 10 pesos (€6.7-11)
Jeans: from 40 pesos (€44)