Building expenses in Buenos Aires City increased more than double the rate of inflation in September: how much does an average apartment pay?

In September, building maintenance fees (expensas) in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires increased at a rate more than double the general inflation rate, according to reports. These monthly fees represent one of the heaviest fixed expenses for residents living in apartments across the city, significantly impacting household budgets as costs continue to outpace broader price indexes.

Separately, coverage also highlighted the rising costs of private vehicle ownership in Lima, Peru, where maintaining a car can cost more than two minimum wages. Amid problematic public transport systems, many residents opt to purchase vehicles for mobility, though the ongoing maintenance and operational costs challenge the assumption that car ownership offers savings over public transit fares.