Mendoza, Argentina, Argentina — cost of living
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Mendoza, Argentina

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About Mendoza, Argentina

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$370
ARS 535,999.46
Family of 4 / mo
$958
ARS 1,389,001.83
Avg salary (after tax)
$561
ARS 812,827.9

Mendoza, officially the City of Mendoza, is the capital of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes. As of the 2010 census [INDEC], Mendoza had a population of 115,041 with a metropolitan population of 1,055,679, making Greater Mendoza the fourth largest census metropolitan area in the country.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $171.05
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $101.59
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $50.45
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $94.06

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.03
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $560.85

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $2.1
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.94
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.24
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.85
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.74

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $7.77
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $34.32
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.12

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $4.53
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $7.07
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.17
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.23
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.6
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.65
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.8
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.85
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.82
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.49
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $3.99
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $2.65
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.71
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.33
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $6.81
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.87
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.25

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $315.55
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $247.05
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $162.41
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $90.23
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $158.85
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $118.27

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $23.75
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $91.94
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $9.93
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $7.37
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,243

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $9.52
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,689
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.26
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $2.11
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $31.08
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.12
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $30,934

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $42.2
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $35.93

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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