We compare price per m², rental yields and appreciation prospects between Córdoba and Buenos Aires. The numbers speak for themselves.
The Debate Every Argentine Investor Eventually Faces
Córdoba or CABA. Interior or federal capital. For investors with between USD 70,000 and USD 150,000 available, the question is legitimate — and the numbers aren't as obvious as they first appear.
Price Per Square Meter: The Gap That Explains Everything
The same money that buys one 2-bedroom apartment in Buenos Aires buys two in Córdoba. This is the math for investors who prioritize yield over liquidity.
Cap Rate Comparison
With two Córdoba apartments at 5.5% cap rate (USD 80,000 each = USD 160,000 total), you generate USD 8,800/year. One Palermo apartment at 3.2% on the same USD 160,000 generates USD 5,120/year. Córdoba wins by 72% in annual income.
Appreciation: CABA Doesn't Always Win
Over the full cycle, the appreciation differential is smaller than believed — and meanwhile Córdoba generated higher rental income.
The 2025 Verdict
For investors seeking yield, Córdoba wins. For those needing maximum liquidity in Argentina's deepest real estate market, CABA wins. For most individual investors with under USD 200,000 of capital, Córdoba offers a financially superior equation in 2025.
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