Cost of living in Córdoba (Argentina) is about the same as in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 28% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $34,666 (€26) | €14 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,692 (€12) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,142 (€3.05) | €4.37 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,660 (€1.22) | €1.16 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,955 (€2.18) | €3.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,290 (€2.42) | €1.50 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $8,082 (€5.95) | €5.54 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,040 (€1.50) | €1.82 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,728 (€1.27) | €1.10 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,667 (€1.23) | €1.26 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,932 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,769 (€2.04) | €2.21 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,131 (€0.83) | €0.83 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $805,453 (€593) | €781 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $475,824 (€350) | €519 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $90,870 (€67) | €112 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $485,951 (€358) | €580 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $388,643 (€286) | €377 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $87,480 (€64) | €81 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $34,092 (€25) | €24 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $532,638 (€392) | €348 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $219,059 (€161) | €122 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,773 (€4.25) | €5.41 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,526 (€3.33) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 15% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Catania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $165,205 (€122) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $61,326 (€45) | €30 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $174,508 (€128) | €90 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $106,415 (€78) | €144 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $25,927,700 (€19,091) | €23,394 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,271 (€0.94) | €1.59 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $69,262 (€51) | €34 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,751 (€4.97) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $7,542 (€5.55) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $23,368 (€17) | €73 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,466 (€4.02) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,310 (€1.70) | €4.00 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,656 (€2.69) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,866 (€2.11) | €1.56 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,172 (€2.34) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,744 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,023 (€14) | €28 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $16,658 (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,416 (€58) | €99 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $28,542 (€21) | €54 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $7,618 (€5.61) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,350 (€3.94) | €1.53 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,377 (€1.75) | €3.59 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $267,315 (€197) | €393 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $471 (€0.35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,373 (€21) | €61 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,963 (€2.18) | €5.41 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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