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Cost of Living in Córdoba

Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina · Population 1,505,250

▲ +8% vs Argentina average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$437,528 ($461)
Couple, monthly$780,671 ($822)
Family of four, monthly$1,013,588 ($1,067)

Estimated Prices in Córdoba

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4,549 ($4.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$18,194 ($19.15)per meal
Cappuccino$1,365 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$103,102 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport pass$16,678 ($17.56)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$43,970 ($46.28)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12,736 ($13.41)per month
Fitness club membership$12,736 ($13.41)per month
Cinema ticket$3,336 ($3.51)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$193,038 ($203)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$134,288 ($141)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$402,863 ($424)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Córdoba is $541,500 ($570) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $437,528 ($461) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $568,786 ($599) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($134,288 ($141)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Argentina

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de · pop. 16,710,000

$504,046 ($531) / mo

Rosario

Santa Fe · pop. 1,193,605

$437,528 ($461) / mo

La Plata

Buenos Aires · pop. 904,789

$404,573 ($426) / mo

Salta

Salta · pop. 627,704

$404,573 ($426) / mo

San Miguel de Tucumán

Tucumán · pop. 601,888

$404,573 ($426) / mo

Mar del Plata

Buenos Aires · pop. 593,337

$404,573 ($426) / mo

San Juan

San Juan · pop. 471,389

$404,573 ($426) / mo

Lanús

Buenos Aires · pop. 459,263

$404,573 ($426) / mo

Living in Córdoba

Córdoba is one of the key cities in Argentina. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $437,528 ($461), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $134,288 ($141) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $1,013,588 ($1,067) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $780,671 ($822) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Córdoba is $541,500 ($570). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $568,786 ($599) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Córdoba expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $437,528 ($461) per month in Córdoba including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Argentina.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Córdoba?
A net salary of around $568,786 ($599) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Córdoba with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Córdoba is $541,500 ($570).
How much is rent in Córdoba?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $193,038 ($203) per month in the city centre and $134,288 ($141) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $402,863 ($424).
Is Córdoba cheaper than Argentina on average?
No — Córdoba is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Argentina average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Córdoba?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $103,102 ($109) in Córdoba. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $4,549 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $1,365 ($1).
How do transport costs in Córdoba compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Córdoba is estimated at $16,678 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Córdoba are estimates based on Argentina national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,505,250). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.