Town in Salta, Argentina
Cost of living in Cafayate
How much a month costs in Cafayate
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $854–1,380 ($1.3M–2.1M).
Prices in Cafayate
Typical 2026 ranges in ARS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ARS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $12,000–22,000 | $7.9–14.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $55,000–115,000 | $36–76 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $7,000–12,000 | $4.6–7.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $18,000–36,000 | $12–24 |
| Cappuccino | $3,000–5,000 | $2.0–3.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4,000–7,500 | $2.6–4.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10,000–22,000 | $6.6–14.4 |
Value for money: 89/100
A value score of 89/100 means Cafayate gives more quality of life per dollar than 88% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 14 places we cover in Argentina.
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Cost of living across Argentina
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quebrada de Humahuaca | $788–1,250 | 93/100 |
| Salta | $788–1,310 | 91/100 |
| Córdoba | $788–1,310 | 88/100 |
| Cafayate | $854–1,380 | 89/100 |
| Puerto Iguazú | $854–1,440 | 88/100 |
| Mar del Plata | $854–1,440 | 85/100 |
| Mendoza | $919–1,440 | 86/100 |
| Puerto Madryn | $919–1,510 | 84/100 |
| Rosario | $985–1,580 | 75/100 |
| Bariloche | $1,050–1,710 | 75/100 |
| Buenos Aires | $1,180–1,840 | 64/100 |
| El Chaltén | $1,180–1,900 | 71/100 |
| El Calafate | $1,250–1,970 | 69/100 |
| Ushuaia | $1,250–1,970 | 61/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Cafayate
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cafayate?
About $460–689 on a lean budget, $854–1,380 for a comfortable month and $1,970–3,610 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Cafayate?
A local meal is $7,000–12,000 ($4.6–7.9); a mid-range restaurant is $18,000–36,000 ($12–24) per person.
Is Argentina expensive?
Prices in Argentina are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.