Argentina's youth cost crisis keeps 44% living with parents
A study by the Centre for Social Research (CIS) at the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) found that 44% of young Argentines still live with their mother or father. The report defines an "emancipation basket" – the minimum monthly expenses required to live independently – at 1,321,651 Argentine pesos. This basket breaks down into rent (623,726 pesos), services such as utilities and internet (370,512 pesos), and personal consumption (327,413 pesos). The average monthly salary for a young worker is about 900,000 pesos, meaning the cost of independence is roughly 47% higher than typical earnings.
The median age at which Argentines leave the parental home is 28.1 years; women move out earlier at an average of 27.1 years, while men do so at 29.2 years. Women’s average income is 616,300 pesos, about 32% less than men’s, but they tend to leave home sooner, often sharing a household to split costs. About 15% of respondents have returned to live with their parents after a period of independence, mainly due to rising housing costs, while another 15% cite a desire to maintain their current lifestyle as a reason to remain at home.
Entities: Argentina · Centro de Investigaciones Sociales (CIS) · Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE)
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Median age of emancipation in Argentina is 28.1 years; women 27.1 years, men 29.2 years. (CIS/UADE study)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Average monthly salary for Argentine youth is about 900,000 pesos. (CIS/UADE study)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Average income for Argentine women is 616,300 pesos, 32% less than men. (CIS/UADE study)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The cost of emancipation is 47% higher than the average youth salary. (CIS/UADE study)
- [● 3 SOURCES] 44% of Argentine youth live with their parents. (CIS/UADE study)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 15% of respondents cite desire to maintain their standard of living as a reason to stay with parents. (CIS/UADE study)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The emancipation basket costs 1,321,651 Argentine pesos per month. (CIS/UADE study)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 15% of surveyed youths have returned to live with their parents after previously living independently. (CIS/UADE study)