Cost of living in Córdoba, Argentina vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $486 ($5.39) | $18 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $379 ($4.20) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $137 ($1.52) | $5.20 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $62 ($0.69) | $1.16 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $117 ($1.30) | $5.18 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $68 ($0.76) | $4.92 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $216 ($2.40) | $12 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $88 ($0.98) | $4.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $42 ($0.46) | $2.18 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 ($0.87) | $5.54 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $218 ($2.41) | $18 | - 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $126 ($1.40) | $2.51 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 ($0.39) | $3.82 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 89% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is 89% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $26,177 ($290) | $3,960 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,128 ($190) | $3,733 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,894 ($43) | $128 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,767 ($219) | $2,888 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,130 ($135) | $2,294 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,137 ($35) | $101 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,309 ($15) | $48 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,193 ($413) | $518 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,925 ($232) | $139 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $276 ($3.07) | $11 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $201 ($2.23) | $42 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,221 ($36) | $62 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,296 ($25) | $46 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,853 ($87) | $105 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,874 ($65) | $171 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,735,730 ($19,252) | $23,115 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $74 ($0.82) | $0.95 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,512 ($17) | $92 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $478 ($5.30) | $19 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $376 ($4.17) | $9 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $595 ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $987 ($11) | $132 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $338 ($3.75) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $143 ($1.59) | $4.80 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $238 ($2.64) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $115 ($1.28) | $4.63 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $161 ($1.79) | $2.49 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $468 ($5.19) | $32 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,161 ($13) | $61 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $612 ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,932 ($21) | $263 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,907 ($21) | $109 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $347 ($3.85) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $154 ($1.71) | $5.19 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $172 ($1.91) | $8 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,357 ($758) | $405 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $15 ($0.17) | $0.35 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,902 ($21) | $111 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $201 ($2.23) | $11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $2,843 (ARS $256,346) in Córdoba.
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