Cost of living in Córdoba, Argentina vs Walnut Creek, California, United States
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $511 ($5.50) | $18 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $401 ($4.31) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $138 ($1.48) | $5.91 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 ($0.68) | $1.36 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $128 ($1.38) | $4.16 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $72 ($0.77) | $5.87 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $240 ($2.59) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $94 ($1.01) | $3.72 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $44 ($0.47) | $1.96 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 ($0.89) | $3.33 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $226 ($2.43) | $17 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $125 ($1.35) | $2.10 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $36 ($0.39) | $3.06 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $26,548 ($286) | $2,790 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,546 ($189) | $2,468 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,928 ($42) | $163 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,552 ($232) | $2,438 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,289 ($154) | $2,018 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,538 ($38) | $127 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,242 ($13) | $58 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,829 ($407) | $375 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $19,721 ($212) | $179 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $275 ($2.96) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $194 ($2.09) | $25 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,454 ($37) | $51 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,487 ($27) | $55 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,481 ($91) | $86 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,218 ($67) | $125 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,859,600 ($20,012) | $20,090 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $76 ($0.82) | $0.95 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,551 ($17) | $145 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $488 ($5.26) | $26 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $385 ($4.14) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $579 ($6) | $23 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,029 ($11) | $147 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $336 ($3.62) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $147 ($1.58) | $4.64 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $230 ($2.47) | $6.00 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $117 ($1.26) | $3.68 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $159 ($1.71) | $2.76 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $517 ($5.56) | $29 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,234 ($13) | $48 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $676 ($7) | $26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,013 ($22) | $154 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,284 ($25) | $112 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $392 ($4.22) | $14 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $173 ($1.86) | $4.94 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $206 ($2.22) | $6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $73,099 ($787) | $427 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 ($0.19) | $0.46 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,100 ($23) | $70 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $220 ($2.37) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Córdoba (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,700 in Walnut Creek, California you would need to make just about $2,195 (ARS $204,015) in Córdoba.
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