City, Argentina
Cost of living in Salta
How much a month costs in Salta
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $788–1,310 ($1.2M–2M).
Prices in Salta
Typical 2026 ranges in ARS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ARS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $450,000–900,000 | $295–591 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $320,000–620,000 | $210–407 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $12,000–22,000 | $7.9–14.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $50,000–105,000 | $33–69 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $6,500–11,000 | $4.3–7.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $17,000–33,000 | $11–22 |
| Cappuccino | $2,800–4,800 | $1.8–3.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4,000–7,500 | $2.6–4.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $800–1,200 | $0.53–0.79 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $3,500–7,000 | $2.3–4.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $25,000–55,000 | $16–36 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10,000–22,000 | $6.6–14.4 |
Value for money: 91/100
A value score of 91/100 means Salta gives more quality of life per dollar than 90% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 2nd 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 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Salta?
About $427–657 on a lean budget, $788–1,310 for a comfortable month and $1,840–3,410 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Salta?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $450,000–900,000 ($295–591) a month in the center and $320,000–620,000 ($210–407) outside it.
How much does food cost in Salta?
A local meal is $6,500–11,000 ($4.3–7.2); a mid-range restaurant is $17,000–33,000 ($11–22) per person.
Is Argentina expensive?
Prices in Argentina are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
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.