Cost of living in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Salta (Argentina) is 20% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Salta | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $19,113 (656TL) | 519TL | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $9,315 (320TL) | 307TL | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,428 (118TL) | 110TL | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,438 (49TL) | 48TL | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,180 (144TL) | 81TL | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,905 (65TL) | 55TL | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,749 (232TL) | 181TL | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,901 (100TL) | 51TL | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,463 (50TL) | 17TL | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,310 (79TL) | 90TL | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,902 (271TL) | 662TL | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,114 (73TL) | 58TL | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,693 (58TL) | 19TL | + 201% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Salta | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,072,490 (36,833TL) | 51,143TL | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $704,476 (24,194TL) | 35,475TL | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $379,956 (13,049TL) | 3,168TL | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $611,068 (20,986TL) | 37,770TL | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $431,027 (14,803TL) | 24,194TL | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $265,557 (9,120TL) | 2,478TL | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $30,376 (1,043TL) | 327TL | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $170,305 (5,849TL) | 9,991TL | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,501 (1,872TL) | 4,303TL | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,935 (204TL) | 101TL | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,222 (145TL) | 178TL | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is 70% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Salta | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,274 (3,822TL) | 1,430TL | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $57,210 (1,965TL) | 1,382TL | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $187,558 (6,441TL) | 3,244TL | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $105,092 (3,609TL) | 4,683TL | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Salta | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $24,044,600 (825,777TL) | 1,781,260TL | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,398 (48TL) | 46TL | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $29,612 (1,017TL) | 886TL | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $4,164 (143TL) | 231TL | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Salta | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,808 (268TL) | 848TL | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $18,736 (643TL) | 97TL | + 563% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $36,290 (1,246TL) | 1,889TL | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,123 (39TL) | 192TL | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,758 (95TL) | 119TL | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,575 (123TL) | 91TL | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $4,385 (151TL) | 29TL | + 414% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $5,032 (173TL) | 95TL | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $7,825 (269TL) | 375TL | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Salta | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $49,861 (1,712TL) | 1,664TL | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,002 (103TL) | 296TL | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $30,000 (1,030TL) | 1,041TL | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $63,542 (2,182TL) | 3,155TL | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,466 (428TL) | 263TL | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $3,179 (109TL) | 96TL | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,981 (68TL) | 185TL | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $193,666 (6,651TL) | 23,574TL | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $48 (1.63TL) | 0.73TL | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $43,649 (1,499TL) | 1,303TL | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $946 (32TL) | 79TL | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 436 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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