The Breeding Basket Weighs More up 4 Percent in June and Surpassed Inflation
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The cost of raising a child in Argentina continues to rise and now requires a monthly investment exceeding 530,000 pesos to cover basic expenses, according to the latest measurement of the child-rearing basket published by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) in July 2025. This survey indicates that for children between the ages of 6 and 12, the cost reaches $536,830 per month, representing a 3.76% increase compared to the pre…
The basket of early childhood upbringing, children and adolescents reached 427,889 pesos in June for infants under 1 year and 536.830 for girls...
In 2025, the cost of raising a child in Argentina reached such a level that it is necessary between $426,741 and $536,830 per month to cover the basic expenses. The data correspond to the latest measurement of the breeding basket published by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC). The July survey indicated an increase in the number of ...

The breeding basket increased to 4% in July, twice the inflation. The care cost was the main driver of the rise.
In July 2025, the monthly cost to meet the basic needs of a child or adolescent in Argentina was between $426,741 and $536,830, according to the breeding basket prepared by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC).The survey showed an increase of up to 4.06% compared to June, which represents a variation higher than the overall inflation of the month, estimated at 1.9%.According to the agency, the difference is explained mainly …
The cost is made up of goods and services, as well as care costs (domestic staff salaries).In January, the last item remained unchanged, while the first two boosted the increase of the basket.
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