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March 09, 2026
Expenses, taxes, and insurance are some of the obligations to pay each month.
A property owner must face various costs associated with maintaining a property.Gentleness
Owning a home involves numerous expenses. A homeowner must pay various costs associated with property maintenance . Maintenance fees, taxes, and insurance are just some of the obligations that can vary depending on the neighborhood , the type of building , the amenities offered, and the size of the apartment.
Expenses to consider
The cost of expenses
On average, condominium fees in the city of Buenos Aires are around $324,404 per month , according to research conducted by the Consorcio Abierto platform.However, these figures change considerably in apartments within towers with amenities. If we consider the city's most expensive neighborhood, Puerto Madero, where the price per square meter of new construction exceeds US$7,000, monthly maintenance fees can be above $1,800,000.
In Puerto Madero, where the price per square meter of new construction exceeds US$7,000, monthly maintenance fees can be above $1,800,000.JUAN MABROMATA - AFP
This monthly amount includes building maintenance expenses, common services, staff, cleaning, security, electricity for common areas, and administration fees.
In turn, there are extraordinary expenses , which are exceptional costs arising from unforeseen events. These are usually decided by the co-owners during meetings. They cover repairs or improvements, such as elevator replacements, security camera upgrades, or structural repairs. These types of expenses are not predictable and do not occur every month, although they tend to be more frequent in older buildings that require more maintenance.
Tax obligations
Apartment owners also have tax obligations that they must pay regularly.The ABL (Lighting, Sweeping and Cleaning), is a tax that finances urban services such as public lighting, street sweeping and cleaning, maintenance of public space, waste collection and conservation of sidewalks and streets.
Apartment owners also have tax obligations. Freepik
Not all property owners pay the same amount: the calculation depends on the location, size, and assessed value of the property. In the City of Buenos Aires (CABA), this tax is combined with the property tax and appears on the same bill.
Utilities: electricity, water and gas
Each month, the cost of basic utilities for the apartment, such as electricity, gas, and water (if water is not included in the building fees), must be added up based on the consumption of the resident. The amount depends on household consumption, the size of the apartment, and the type of building.Optional: insurance
It's becoming increasingly common for homeowners to take out home insurance that can cover various situations such as fire, burglary, or even structural problems within the home. Although it's not mandatory, many homeowners consider it an additional layer of protection.What expenses do tenants have?
If the apartment is rented, the tenant is responsible for paying the aforementioned expenses, services, and taxes—except for extraordinary expenses, which can be agreed upon with the owner to be paid since they are usually amounts for repairs or investments in the building—and tenants must add up the following payments every month:Rent
For tenants, the main difference — and the biggest cost — is the rent of the property.Prices vary depending on the type of property and the neighborhood. On average, a studio apartment costs around $680,000, a one-bedroom apartment around $790,801, and a two-bedroom apartment around $1,060,751, according to the Zonaprop index for February.
However, if the comparison is made by neighborhood and considering a one-bedroom apartment, Puerto Madero leads the ranking of the most expensive neighborhoods, with an average value of $1,322,428 . It is followed by others, with prices approximately 33% lower:
- Palermo: $891,258
- Núñez: $878,433
Palermo is the second most expensive neighborhood to rent, according to Zonaprop, with an average of $891,258. Daniel Basualdo
At the other end of the spectrum, with values $600,000 lower than Puerto Madero, are:
- Liniers: $679,318
- Floresta: $674,060
- Lugano: $643,142
Expenses and taxes
In addition to the monthly rent, tenants usually pay ordinary expenses and services , such as electricity, gas, water and internet.
Tenants typically pay for ordinary expenses and services, such as electricity, gas, water, and internet.Ricardo Pristupluk
It is also increasingly common for the contract to stipulate the obligation to take out fire insurance , which is the responsibility of the tenant.
The ABL is a tax that corresponds to the owner, although many contracts stipulate that it is paid by the tenant.
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