Cost of Living in Buenos Aires

Before I left home, I was having a hard time grasping what the cost of living would be here. I've been surprised, not that it's necessarily high or notably low, but at which things are expensive and which things are not. Transportation and movies are really cheap, where buying eggs, whole grain bread, or getting a cup of coffee are (relatively) pretty expensive.

I'll keep adding to this list --

• Reciprocity Fee (aka really expensive passport stamp): $160 USD
• Bus/Shuttle Service from EZE Airport to Buenos Aires: $17
• 6-Liter bottle of water: $3
• 3 large carrots (slightly less than a half kg): $0.85
• Box of Oatmeal: $1.50
• 2-Pack of Yogurt: $0.55
• 3 Apples: $2.00
• 5 Bananas: $2.00
• Package of small tortillas: $2.50
• 1-Liter boxed milk: $1.50
• Carton of 12 Eggs: $2.60
• Loaf of whole grain bread: $4.90
• Green Pepper: $0.66
• 2 Avocados: $2.10
• Subte (metro) ride: $0.55
• Coffee at a cafe: $4.50
• Coffeemaker (3-cups): $13.00
• Tea at a cafe: $3.10
• Movies: Weekday - $5.50, Weekend - $6.60, 3D - $8.80 (Mandie and I got a 2 for 1 coupon at with our large grocery receipt when we first got here, so we splurged and went to a 3D show. not sure how hard it is to come by these things..)