A typical family in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) spent over $190,000 in January 2026 to cover electricity, gas, water, and transportation bills. According to a report from the Interdisciplinary Institute of Political Economy (IIEP), this amount marks a 5% rise from December and a 33% increase compared to January 2025.
The latest report from the Interdisciplinary Institute of Political Economy (IIEP) indicates that a family in the AMBA allocated over $190,000 in January 2026 to pay essential utility and transportation bills. This expenditure includes electricity, gas, water, and urban mobility costs, underscoring the economic strain on households in the area.
The figures reveal a 5% increase in the amount required for the public services basket compared to December 2025. Furthermore, the year-over-year rise stands at 33% from January 2025, illustrating an ongoing upward trend in basic expenses. The IIEP, an organization focused on interdisciplinary economic analysis, draws its findings from updated measurements of metropolitan family finances.
This scenario highlights the challenges AMBA residents face in affording vital services amid persistent tariff adjustments. While the report does not break down costs by individual service, it stresses the cumulative effect on monthly household budgets.
