Salta ranks 4th of 9 priced cities in Argentina on cost — $823 a month in essentials, 24% above Rosario, the cheapest. The average net salary of $850 covers that 1.0×. 96.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 5.1 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 13°C, Jan 23°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $384 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $460 |
| Groceries | $124 |
| Dining out | $170 |
| Utilities | $108 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $823 |
| Avg net salary | $850 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $545 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $652 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Salta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $38.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.55 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.65 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.25 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.55 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.50 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.38 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.75 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.98 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.82 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $3.80 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.60 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.05 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.60 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.80 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.70 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.93 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.95 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $98.08 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $10.00 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $29.60 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.10 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Salta has 96.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the 5th-highest of 9 Argentina cities we track. Argentina's national figure is 103.8, so Salta runs 7 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.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.7°C | 25.9°C | 82% | 72% | 277 mm |
| Feb | 21.8°C | 24.9°C | 85% | 77% | 281 mm |
| Mar | 20.7°C | 23.4°C | 87% | 73% | 284 mm |
| Apr | 18.6°C | 20.3°C | 88% | 70% | 209 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15.1°C | 84% | 58% | 101 mm |
| Jun | 13.2°C | 12.3°C | 75% | 42% | 38 mm |
| Jul | 13°C | 11.9°C | 71% | 37% | 31 mm |
| Aug | 14.8°C | 13.8°C | 64% | 26% | 39 mm |
| Sep | 17.3°C | 17°C | 65% | 33% | 52 mm |
| Oct | 19.3°C | 20°C | 70% | 49% | 139 mm |
| Nov | 20.9°C | 22.8°C | 76% | 60% | 212 mm |
| Dec | 22°C | 24.7°C | 80% | 66% | 256 mm |
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