Increasing Costs of Basic Services in Argentina

A recent report reveals that Argentine families will need over $2,000,000 to cover basic service costs by March 2025, driven mainly by health, education, and communication expenses.


Increasing Costs of Basic Services in Argentina

The presented report details the projected increase in basic service costs in Argentina for March 2025. For gas, the average bill is expected to reach $20,546, rising to $54,329 for the same month in 2025. For electricity, the cost is estimated to go from $32,072 to $35,021 in the same period.

Regarding water, it is reported that the average bill will rise to $25,123 in March for the Middle Zone. For public transportation, the monthly expense is $49,373, considering five daily combinations of train and bus, plus accompaniment of other adults on school trips.

As for fuel costs, it is projected that premium gasoline will reach $1,200 per liter in March, which would imply an average monthly expense of $98,156 for a typical route from Greater Buenos Aires to the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The report also reveals that the cost of mandatory automobile insurance will increase from $85,993 to $97,012 for the same period.

The study includes expenses for private education, indicating that the cost for two school-aged children will rise to $355,402 in March. In health, it is estimated that the cost of a prepaid plan for a family of four will reach $409,830 in the same month. Additionally, it is expected that cell phone and internet services will increase to $23,071 and $30,489 respectively by March.

The report also addresses the costs of streaming platforms, which could decrease to $9,358 in March without the PAÍS Tax, or increase to $91,442 for those not using this modality. Regarding rent and expenses, it is projected that a three-room apartment in Greater Buenos Aires will reach $662,425 in March 2025.