How much does food cost per month in Buenos Aires: cooking, eating out or a subscription
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Short answer: there is no exact "price of food per month"; it depends on where you eat and how many times a day. A reliable reference for groceries is INDEC: in August 2026 the basic food basket (CBA) for one adult in Greater Buenos Aires was about 235,000 pesos a month; it is a minimal set of food, not a menu. We give no café prices here because we don't have a verified source. What you can do is compare the options with the formula "price per meal × meals per month" and plug in your own numbers. For comparison, below are the Myfoodservice subscription plans in US$ from its page as of 08.10.2026.
What INDEC shows
INDEC calculates two baskets: the CBA, a minimal set of food covering an adult's basic needs, and the CBT, which adds other expenses to food. According to the release of 10.09.2026, in August 2026 in Greater Buenos Aires the CBA per "adult equivalent" was about 235,000 pesos and the CBT about 520,000 pesos; for a family of four the CBA was about 726,000 pesos. Both baskets rose 2.6% in August. This is statistics, not a supermarket price list: real spending depends on the neighbourhood, where you shop and your habits. The data change every month; current figures are on the INDEC site.
What eating costs per month when cooking at home
Costs are groceries, plus your time and utilities. The grocery reference is INDEC's CBA; the actual amount depends on whether you buy meat, fish and ready products. Pros: full control over ingredients and portions. Cons: time for shopping, cooking and dishes, and leftovers that spoil.
What eating costs per month at cafés and restaurants
Work it out like this: the average price of a lunch or dinner in your neighbourhood × the number of meals per month. Menu prices change often, so look at current menus and add tips and drinks. Pros: no cooking and plenty of variety. Cons: the monthly total depends heavily on discipline rather than on the price of a single meal.
What a home-cooked meal subscription costs per month
Example: Myfoodservice (arghub.app/myfoodservice?lang=en), with US$ prices from the service page. "Full menu" (5 dishes a day): a week for 1 person costs US$153, that is US$30.60 a day for 5 days; a month for 1 person costs US$394 for 20 days, that is US$19.70 a day (US$3.94 per dish). "Day menu" (4 dishes a day): a week for 1 person, US$127; a month for 1 person, US$347 for 20 days, that is US$17.35 a day (US$4.34 per dish). For 2 and 3 people the price per dish is lower: a month of "Full menu" for 3 costs US$924 (US$3.08 per dish). The subscription covers 5 days a week (Monday to Friday): weekends are not included and have to be added separately.
How to compare the monthly cost of eating honestly
1. Work out your own monthly total for each option: groceries, cafés and the subscription. 2. Count the subscription for 20 days and add the remaining days with whatever you use on weekends. 3. The subscription is priced in US$ while groceries and cafés are measured in pesos: convert at the rate on the day you pay, not at an old rate; current rates are in ArgHub's exchange section. 4. Add your time: how many hours a week go on shopping and cooking. 5. Don't forget the terms: the subscription is paid in USDT or Bybit (cash is arranged with the operator in chat); orders are placed 3 working days ahead; the delivery area is inside the ring and neighbourhoods should be confirmed with the service.
What to keep in mind for monthly food costs
ArgHub is a directory: the food is cooked and delivered by the business itself, so ask it directly about ingredients and neighbourhoods. Myfoodservice is one option among others, not a budget recommendation. This article is informational and is not financial advice; prices and plans change.
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How much does food cost per month in Buenos Aires?
There is no exact figure: it depends on the neighbourhood, where you shop and your habits. A grocery reference is the INDEC basket: in August 2026 the CBA for one adult in Greater Buenos Aires was about 235,000 pesos a month.
What are the CBA and CBT?
They are INDEC baskets: the CBA is a minimal set of food for an adult, and the CBT adds other expenses to food.
How much does the Myfoodservice subscription cost?
According to its page as of 08.10.2026: "Full menu" for a month for 1 person is US$394 for 20 days (US$3.94 per dish); "Day menu" for a month for 1 person is US$347 (US$4.34 per dish). Current plans are on the page.
What should I count when comparing with cooking at home?
The subscription covers 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), so count it for 20 days, add weekends and convert US$ to pesos at the rate on the day you pay.
Can I pay for the subscription in pesos?
Yes: Myfoodservice accepts USDT and Bybit (cash is arranged with the operator in chat).