Cost of Living Comparison Between Avellaneda and Mendoza Cost of Living Comparison Between Avellaneda and Mendoza

🙂 Solo nomad: Avellaneda is 22.6% cheaper than Mendoza without rent, and 13.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Avellaneda is 7.9% more expensive than Mendoza without rent, and 6.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.67 ARS 12.7K
$11.19 ARS 13.3K
-4.65%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.6 ARS 39.9K
$40.48 ARS 48.1K
-17.00%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.16 ARS 10.9K
$9.67 ARS 11.5K
-5.27%
Cappuccino
$2.7 ARS 3,209
$3.82 ARS 4,540
-29.32%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.64 ARS 1,951
$2.33 ARS 2,765
-29.61%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.55 ARS 1,838
$1.99 ARS 2,359
-22.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.06 ARS 2,448
$2.05 ARS 2,439
0.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.94 ARS 3,491
$3.01 ARS 3,578
-2.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.25 ARS 1,486
$1.27 ARS 1,507
-1.57%
White Bread (500g)
$1.57 ARS 1,865
$1.51 ARS 1,788
3.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.96 ARS 2,333
$2.02 ARS 2,397
-2.97%
Eggs
$2.16 ARS 2,566
$2.19 ARS 2,605
-1.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.19 ARS 12.1K
$11.62 ARS 13.8K
-12.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.35 ARS 7,539
$7.47 ARS 8,872
-14.99%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.47 ARS 11.2K
$9.58 ARS 11.4K
-1.15%
Apples (1kg)
$1.95 ARS 2,319
$2.03 ARS 2,412
-3.94%
Banana (1kg)
$2.16 ARS 2,566
$1.47 ARS 1,745
46.94%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.25 ARS 1,489
$1.53 ARS 1,819
-18.30%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.63 ARS 3,126
$2.1 ARS 2,499
25.24%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 ARS 1,412
$1.03 ARS 1,220
15.53%
Onion (1kg)
$1.2 ARS 1,431
$1.03 ARS 1,222
16.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.32 ARS 1,570
$1.02 ARS 1,206
29.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.42 ARS 1,684
$2.63 ARS 3,121
-46.01%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.05 ARS 3,620
$2.56 ARS 3,040
19.14%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.12 ARS 6,085
$5.13 ARS 6,096
-0.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.02 ARS 2,397
$1.96 ARS 2,326
3.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.15 ARS 3,739
$3.53 ARS 4,187
-10.76%
🚌 Getting Around
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.78 ARS 932
$0.73 ARS 869
6.85%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$18.82 ARS 22.4K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.54 ARS 1,834
$0.45 ARS 532
242.22%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.91 ARS 1,076
$1.01 ARS 1,204
-9.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.98 ARS 7,105
$4.84 ARS 5,742
23.55%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.07 ARS 1,265
$1.17 ARS 1,389
-8.55%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.1K ARS 32.2M
$31.2K ARS 37M
-12.97%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.1K ARS 35.7M
$33.6K ARS 39.9M
-10.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$66 ARS 78.4K
$76.2 ARS 90.5K
-13.43%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.21 ARS 20.4K
$17.08 ARS 20.3K
0.76%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.78 ARS 27.1K
$21.75 ARS 25.8K
4.74%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.34 ARS 31.3K
$27.87 ARS 33.1K
-5.49%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.73 ARS 16.3K
$15.86 ARS 18.8K
-13.43%
Cinema Ticket
$6.04 ARS 7,169
$5.82 ARS 6,917
3.78%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$216 ARS 256.3K
$105 ARS 124.9K
105.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,749 ARS 3.3M
$2,168 ARS 2.6M
26.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$73.3 ARS 87K
$82.5 ARS 97.9K
-11.13%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$70.3 ARS 83.5K
$75.5 ARS 89.6K
-6.85%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$117 ARS 138.9K
$148 ARS 176.1K
-21.14%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$111 ARS 132K
$120 ARS 142.6K
-7.38%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$344 ARS 408.5K
$363 ARS 431.2K
-5.28%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$238 ARS 282.3K
$266 ARS 316.5K
-10.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$694 ARS 823.8K
$612 ARS 726.6K
13.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$539 ARS 639.7K
$516 ARS 612.4K
4.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,887 ARS 2.2M
$1,592 ARS 1.9M
18.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,644 ARS 2M
$1,308 ARS 1.6M
25.64%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Avellaneda
Mendoza
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$762 ARS 905.1K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
58.5
79
-25.95%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Avellaneda: October 27, 2025

Last update for Mendoza: October 29, 2025

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