How Much Does It Cost to Renovate a Kitchen in Argentina (2025)

How Much Does It Cost to Renovate a Kitchen in Argentina in 2025

Kitchen renovation is one of the most important home investments. To help you plan without surprises, we compiled this guide with updated prices from the Argentine market in Q1 2025.

Factors That Define the Budget

The final cost depends on several combined factors:

• Linear meters of cabinetry: the most common measurement for kitchen budgeting


• Facade material: from melamine to solid wood


• Hardware type: from basic hinges to electronic opening systems


• Countertop: granite, quartz, Dekton, or wood


• Scope of work: facades only or complete kitchen with plumbing and electrical?

Cost Per Linear Meter by Facade Material

These values include melamine cabinet boxes, facades, basic hardware, and assembly:

Facade MaterialPrice Per Linear MeterCharacteristics
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Textured melamine$250,000 - $400,000Budget-friendly, wide design variety
Premium melamine (Egger/Masisa)$400,000 - $600,000Better texture, thick ABS edge banding
High-gloss PET$500,000 - $750,000Modern, scratch-resistant
Matte lacquered MDF$700,000 - $1,000,000Premium, smooth elegant finish
Gloss lacquered MDF$750,000 - $1,100,000Very modern, requires more care
Solid wood (paraíso/guatambú)$1,000,000 - $1,800,000Exclusive, requires maintenance

*Approximate Q1 2025 prices for Greater Buenos Aires. May vary by supplier and complexity.*

Additional Cost Breakdown

Beyond cabinets and facades, add these items to your budget:

Specialty hardware:

• Blum soft-close hinges: $8,000-15,000 per unit


• Push-to-open Tip-On: $15,000-25,000 per door


• Full-extension drawer slides: $25,000-45,000 per drawer


• Rotating corner unit: $80,000-150,000

Countertop:

• Domestic granite: $150,000-300,000 per linear meter


• Quartz (Silestone, Caesarstone): $350,000-700,000 per linear meter


• Dekton: $500,000-900,000 per linear meter


• Solid wood: $200,000-400,000 per linear meter

Installation and construction:

• Assembly labor: 15-25% of cabinet cost


• Basic plumbing (pipe relocation): $100,000-300,000


• Electrical (new outlet points): $80,000-200,000


• Wall covering (ceramic/porcelain): $50,000-150,000 per m²

Three Sample Budgets

Basic Kitchen (3 linear meters, L-shape)

• Textured melamine facades


• Standard soft-close hinges


• Domestic granite countertop


• Simple bar handles

Estimated cost: $1,200,000 - $1,800,000 ARS

Mid-Range Kitchen (3 linear meters, L-shape)

• PET or premium melamine facades


• Blum Clip Top hinges with Blumotion


• Full-extension drawer slides


• Quartz countertop


• Integrated profile handles

Estimated cost: $2,500,000 - $3,500,000 ARS

Premium Kitchen (4 linear meters, L-shape + island)

• Matte lacquered MDF facades


• Push-to-open Tip-On system


• Blum Legrabox drawers


• Dekton countertop


• Integrated appliances


• Interior LED lighting

Estimated cost: $5,000,000 - $8,000,000 ARS

How to Save Without Sacrificing Quality

• Combine materials: lacquered MDF below (more visible) and melamine above (less visible)


• Reuse cabinet boxes: if current cabinets are structurally sound, change only the facades


• Prioritize hardware where it matters: soft-close on the most-used doors, standard on the rest


• Buy in bulk: many suppliers offer discounts for complete kitchens

Delivery Times

• Melamine: 2-3 weeks


• PET: 3-4 weeks


• Lacquered MDF: 4-6 weeks


• Solid wood: 6-10 weeks

Plan your budget with a 10-15% margin for unexpected costs. Kitchens always have surprises once work begins.