The Argentine currency is the peso ($). There are $ 100, $ 50, $ 20, $ 10, $ 5 and $ 2 notes, and 1, 0.50, 0.25, 0.10 and 0.05 cent coins. The exchange rate fluctuates. For exact and accurate currency exchange rates, visit http://www.oanda.com. Before leaving Argentina, it is a good idea to exchange all pesos back to dollars.

Former students have given us some idea of what you should expect to spend per week while in Argentina. Due to the fluctuations in rates of exchange and differences in individual spending habits, we can only give you estimated figures. Based on the past, most students seem to spend between US$100 and US$150 per week. This figure does not include traveling that you may wish to do on the weekends, optional excursions, heavy shopping or entertainment. Please keep in mind that some students spend less and others more.

On Thursdays or Fridays make sure that you have enough cash to get you through the weekend, and always go to the bank at least one day before going on an excursion.

Below is an estimate of possible expenses while in Buenos Aires. All costs are in US Dollars.

TRANSPORTATION:
Subway: $0.30 cents (flat fare)
Taxi: $1 + 0.10 added each 200 metros
Train: $0.30 (minimum fare)
Remise (from Ezeiza airport to the Obelisco): $25 / $35 (city taxi / private remise)
Minibus (from Ezeiza airport to the Obelisco): $12
City Bus $0.30 (minimum fare)

GOING OUT:
Cinema: $4-$6.
Local concerts and music shows: $9 - $31.
Ticket for Colón Theater: $8 - $63.
Ticket for a regular soccer match: $6 - $20.
Ticket for a Boca-River soccer match: $22 - $157.
Admission to museums: Free or ticket from $1.50-$4.

MEALS:
Pizza $3- $9
Pastas $4- $5
Parrillada (barbecue) from $6
Empanadas (small meat pies) $.50 - $.75
Ice cream from $1.5 Tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat restaurants) from $6
Breakfast in a patisserie $1.50- $5
Coffee in Recoleta neighborhood $.60- $1
Lunch/dinner in a pattisserie $3- $6
Dinner from: $8
Puerto Madero area (lunch/dinner) $8- $20
Palermo Viejo area (lunch/dinner) $7-$11
Menu Ejecutvo (Monday-Friday) $5- $8

Other:
Youth hostel $8- $12
Newspaper $.30- $1