Cost of living in Salta, Argentina vs Bordeaux, France

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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Salta (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $447 (€4.12) | €16 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $449 (€4.14) | €8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $165 (€1.52) | €6 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $78 (€0.72) | €0.96 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $120 (€1.10) | €2.79 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $75 (€0.69) | €2.02 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $300 (€2.77) | €5.36 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $93 (€0.86) | €2.49 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (€0.45) | €1.60 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $64 (€0.59) | €2.31 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $318 (€2.93) | €7 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $154 (€1.42) | €2.05 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (€0.34) | €1.09 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Salta (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,162 (€426) | €1,233 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $29,213 (€269) | €912 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,501 (€51) | €129 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,096 (€194) | €750 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,259 (€141) | €569 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,559 (€33) | €143 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,240 (€11) | €27 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,889 (€349) | €357 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,254 (€95) | €109 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $308 (€2.84) | €9 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $308 (€2.84) | €13 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,590 (€33) | €79 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,760 (€25) | €30 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,409 (€59) | €86 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,066 (€56) | €116 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,005,330 (€18,487) | €25,406 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $89 (€0.82) | €1.37 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,183 (€20) | €33 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,560 (€14) | €17 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $222 (€2.05) | €5.75 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $952 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,000 (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $207 (€1.90) | €4.71 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $123 (€1.13) | €4.25 | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $143 (€1.32) | €3.63 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $75 (€0.69) | €1.71 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $81 (€0.74) | €1.99 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $349 (€3.22) | €18 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,877 (€17) | €38 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $706 (€7) | €18 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,066 (€19) | €87 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,542 (€23) | €53 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $737 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $86 (€0.79) | €2.65 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $106 (€0.98) | €5.93 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $70,101 (€646) | €407 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $22 (€0.20) | €0.15 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,207 (€11) | €52 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $150 (€1.38) | €8 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salta (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,725 (ARS $187,068) in Salta.
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