Córdoba, Argentina

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Cost of living in Córdoba

Real monthly costs in Córdoba, Argentina — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Córdoba ranks 7th of 9 priced cities in Argentina on cost — $1,001 a month in essentials, 51% above Rosario, the cheapest. The average net salary of $667 covers that 0.7×. 95.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 5.6 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 10°C, Jan 24°C.

Essentials / mo$1,001rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women95.2ages 20–39, department level
Avg net salary$667monthly, after tax
Safety score40/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$308
Rent, 1-bed city centre$485
Groceries$162
Dining out$290
Utilities$185
Local transport$56
Essentials / mo$1,001
Avg net salary$667
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$786
Rent, 3-bed city centre$989

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Córdoba, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$14.33
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$50.00
McMeal at McDonald's$13.00
Cappuccino, regular$3.14
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$3.00
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$4.00
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$2.53
Water, 0.33 L bottle$1.98

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.63
White bread, 500 g$2.82
White rice, 1 kg$2.18
Eggs, 12$2.47
Local cheese, 1 kg$9.85
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$8.05
Apples, 1 kg$2.46
Bananas, 1 kg$2.27
Tomatoes, 1 kg$2.80
Potatoes, 1 kg$1.27
Onions, 1 kg$1.25
Water, 1.5 L bottle$1.71

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$1.24
Monthly transit pass$56.50
Taxi start$1.20
Taxi, 1 km$2.00
Gasoline, 1 L$1.17
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$152.45
Internet, 60 Mbps+$32.78
Mobile plan, monthly$16.18

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$28.44
Cinema, one seat$10.00

Dating-age sex ratio

Córdoba has 95.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the 8th-highest of 9 Argentina cities we track. Argentina's national figure is 103.8, so Córdoba runs 9 below the country as a whole.

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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 5.6µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month24°CJan
Coolest month10°CJul
Wettest month134 mmFeb
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan24.4°C26.4°C68%46%121 mm
Feb22.9°C24.9°C75%44%134 mm
Mar21.3°C22.6°C75%42%79 mm
Apr18.1°C18.2°C76%46%58 mm
May13.8°C12.6°C74%51%28 mm
Jun10.9°C8.7°C70%37%15 mm
Jul10.4°C7.9°C67%36%9 mm
Aug13°C10.4°C57%28%8 mm
Sep15.9°C13.8°C56%32%21 mm
Oct18.4°C17.1°C59%41%62 mm
Nov21.7°C21.6°C60%42%90 mm
Dec23.8°C24.7°C61%40%86 mm

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