# Argentina childcare cost reporting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-childcare-cost-reporting
> Updated: 2026-08-19T22:56:16.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) released data regarding the monthly cost of raising a child in Argentina for July 2026. The expenses, categorized under the ‘Canasta de Crianza’ (Childcare Basket), vary by age group.

Costs for children under one year old are reported at $545,683, while those aged 1 to 3 years cost $649,935. Children aged 4 to 5 years are estimated at $554,646, and the highest monthly cost is recorded for children and adolescents aged 6 to 12 years at $697,268.

INDEC’s methodology incorporates two primary components: the cost of essential goods and services—including food, clothing, transport, education, health, and housing—and the economic value of time dedicated to childcare. The latter is calculated by valuing the monthly hours required for care based on remuneration standards for the ‘Assistance and care of persons’ category within the domestic worker regime.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Argentina childcare costs reach up to $697,268 monthly in July

In July 2026, the cost of raising a child in Argentina ranged from $545,683 to $697,268 monthly, according to INDEC data, depending on the child's age.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-childcare-costs-reach-up-to-697268-monthly-in-july

### 2026-08-17: INDEC reports rising monthly costs for raising children in Argentina

INDEC reports that raising a child in Argentina costs between $545,683 and $697,268 monthly, depending on age, including the economic value of childcare time.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-benefits-payment-updates-for-workers-in-ecuador-and-chile

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