November kicks off with a new round of price hikes, particularly for public transportation fares and tolls. Following September’s 1.9% inflation rate, the increase for November exceeds that figure. Below, we’ve outlined the new fare schedule so you can plan your daily budget.
The Subte, getting closer and closer to two thousand pesos
Starting in November, a Subte ride will cost $1,887.86, provided you have a registered SUBE card. If you’re still using a card in your own name, you’ll feel the financial hit even more, as the fare jumps straight to $2,624.03.
Buses: Which ones are going up and which ones are keeping their prices the same
As for buses, the situation is divided into three categories, with some bus lines raising their fares and others not:
- Líneas Porteñas (CABA): Fares for public transportation exclusive to the City of Buenos Aires will increase by 3.9%. The minimum fare (trips up to 3 kilometers) will now cost $956.38 with a registered SUBE card. For trips between 3 and 6 kilometers, the fare will be $1,062.70.
- Lines in the Province of Buenos Aires (PBA): Lines under the jurisdiction of the Province of Buenos Aires are implementing a 4% adjustment. Thus, the minimum fare is now $1,263.69 with a registered SUBE card. The next fare bracket (3 to 6 kilometers) costs $1,421.65.
- The Big Exception (National Lines): The good news this month is that the 104 national lines connecting the Federal Capital and the Greater Buenos Aires area are keeping their fares the same. This was achieved following an agreement to increase subsidies to the sector and prevent another fare hike. Thanks to this, the minimum fare on these lines will remain around $742.81 for now.
Higher tolls for drivers
If you drive a car instead of using public transportation, tolls on city-managed highways will also increase by 3.9%.
- For light vehicles, the 25 de Mayo and Perito Moreno toll roads will cost $4,974 during regular hours. During rush hour, the toll rises to $7,049.
- On the Illia, Retiro II, Sarmiento, and Salguero toll roads, tolls will be $2,072.43, rising to $2,930.85 during peak hours.
In addition to transportation, this month brings updates in the AMBA for electricity and gas bills (with increases ranging from 2.9% to 3.6%), as well as increases in private school tuition, prepaid health plans (between 1.7% and 2.95%), rent, cell phone service, and water service.
