Cost of Living in Mendoza
Prices in Mendoza (First-Level Administrative Unit in Argentina)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Mendoza - 36 contributors in the past 12 months
San Rafael - 4 contributors
Uspallata - 0 contributors
Libertador General San Martín - 0 contributors
Tunuyán - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.27 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 40.82 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.99 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.48 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.46 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.24 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.74 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.31 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.77 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.90 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.46 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.10 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.52 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.04 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.30 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.20 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.30 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.68 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.69 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.62 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.83 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 19.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.14 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.09 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 7.03 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.19 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 31,500.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 36,250.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 97.51 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.67 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 21.04 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 29.00 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.33 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.88 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 190.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,356.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 115.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 125.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 145.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 123.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 383.75 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 299.29 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 685.71 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 558.33 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 148.64 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 120.77 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 698.96 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 85.67 |
Over the last 12 months, 251 data points were contributed by 44 people of this region.
Last update: 5 November 2025
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