Should you visit Salta or Cordoba?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Salta and Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.
Salta
Located in the heart of the famous Northwest region of Argentina, at 1200m of elevation and at the foot of the Cerro San Bernardo, Salta is the largest city of the region and perhaps the most beautiful colonial city of Argentina. Founded in 1582 by the Spanish, Salta was an important stop for merchants who followed the usual trade road through Bolivia and Peru. Argentines call this city nestled in the foothills of the Andes and surrounded by mountains, of just over half a million inhabitants, Salta La Linda (Salta the Beautiful) and it's easy to see why. Young and traditional at the same time, Salta and its renowned museums, plaza side cafes and live musica folklorica of its bustling penas, is a sophisticated and lively city day and night.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Which city is cheaper, Cordoba or Salta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Salta is $68, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $59. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Salta and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $48 in Salta For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The prices for places to stay in Cordoba can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $22, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $44.
Food
While meal prices in Salta can vary, the average travelers spends about $23 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Salta should cost around $9.20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Salta is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Food in Cordoba costs travelers about $27 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Salta $23
Cordoba $27
Typical Food prices in Salta
For Salta, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Emplanadas
$0.05
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Ice Cream
$0.06
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Lunch
$5.92
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Coffee
$1.22
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas
$0.12
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Sandwich
$0.04
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Ice Cream
$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Local Transportation
To get around in Salta, the average visitor spends $28 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
To get around in Cordoba, the average visitor spends $15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Salta
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Salta are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salta
Also for Salta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Humahuaca, 7-color Hill & round trip transfers airport - hotel in Salta:
$127
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Salta City Tour & Round Trip Transfers airport - hotel:
$62
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Salta Airport Private Transfer:
$50
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Private Airport Transfer: Martin Miguel de Guemes Int. Airport (SLA) to Salta:
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: Salta to Martin Miguel de Guemes Int. Airport (SLA):
$30
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Shared Departure Transfer: Salta Hotels to Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport:
$27
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport to Salta:
$19
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Salta Airport Shuttle Transfer:
$9.97
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One-Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer:
$5.50
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
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Private Transfer: Cordoba to Córdoba Airport (ODB):
$622
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Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Salta or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Salta change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
In Salta, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $24 per person, per day.
In Cordoba, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Salta
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Salta's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Gondola Ride
$0.15
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Pool
$0.51
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Wine and Cheese night
$37
Tours and Activities in Salta
For Salta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate:
$318
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2-day tour: Humahuaca Canyon + Cachi and Calchaquies Valleys:
$165
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2-day tour: Humahuaca Canyon + Cafayate Wine Country:
$165
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3-Days Salta, Purmamarca & Salinas Grandes Private Experience:
$625
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3-day Overland Adventure in Tolar Grande, Salta:
$1,240
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4 x 4 Safari Tour to Puna, Salt Falts and Purmamarca from Salta:
$120
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4-Days Discovering Amazing Salta - Nature & Adventure:
$645
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4-Days Tour of Salta Cafayate and Humahuaca:
$808
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5-Day Adventure Trip in Salta:
$527
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6-Day Tour in Salta, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Tolar Grande & Salt flats!:
$1,813
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6-day Tour in Salta y Jujuy - Best of The Northwest:
$1,095
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7-Day Tour in Salta, the Calchaqui Valley and Cafayate and San Pedro de Atacama:
$1,292
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
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2-Night Cordoba Experience: City Tour and Arabian Spa Entrance:
$224
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3-Hour Tour from Cordoba to the Site of Medina Azahara:
$34
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3-day Andalucia Tour: Seville & Granada from Cordoba:
$635
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Adventure in the hills of Cordoba:
$810
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Arabian Baths Experience at Cordoba’s Hammam Al Ándalus:
$42
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Authentic Patios of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$22
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Best of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$50
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Bike Tour Córdoba:
$31
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Calamuchita WineTour x 2 Pax:
$55
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Caroya WineTour x 2 Pax:
$40
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Salta spend on average $9.62 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Cordoba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $10.
Typical Alcohol prices in Salta
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Salta are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Salta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Salta:
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Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta:
$24
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From Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting:
$25
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From Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting:
$27
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Luxury Colome wine tour:
$806
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When comparing the travel costs between Salta and Cordoba, we can see that Salta is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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