- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Spain
- Mendoza
- Palma de Mallorca
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mendoza (Argentina) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $44 (€4.25) | €13 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $40 (€3.81) | €6.85 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $17 (€1.63) | €3.21 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $5.67 (€0.54) | €0.95 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $11 (€1.05) | €1.57 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $9.44 (€0.90) | €2.10 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $22 (€2.06) | €6.50 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $7.57 (€0.72) | €1.50 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $6.83 (€0.65) | €2.80 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $7.58 (€0.73) | €1.02 | 29% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $35 (€3.37) | €6.58 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $10.10 (€0.97) | €1.97 | 51% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.65 (€0.44) | €1.30 | 66% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,888 (€276) | €897 | 69% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $279 (€27) | €151 | 82% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $205 (€19.65) | €39 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $6,022 (€576) | €650 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $1,236 (€118) | €99 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $40 (€3.83) | €5 | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $17.29 (€1.65) | €11.50 | 86% |
| Clothes | 29% | ||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $379 (€36) | €125 | 71% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $364 (€35) | €28 | 27% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $567 (€54) | €74 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $436 (€42) | €80 | 48% |
| Transportation | 70% | ||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $81,886 (€7,835) | €24,913 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.35 (€0.61) | €1.47 | 59% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $72 (€6.89) | €31 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - |
| Personal Care | 57% | ||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $41 (€3.90) | €12.08 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $23 (€2.18) | €3.50 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13 (€1.24) | €2.75 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $21 (€2.00) | €3.25 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $14.36 (€1.37) | €1.65 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $13 (€1.24) | €2.40 | 48% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $32 (€3.08) | €13.25 | 77% |
| Entertainment | 43% | ||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $107 (€10.25) | €29 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $66 (€6.33) | €15 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $191 (€18.32) | €50 | 63% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $217 (€21) | €47 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $28 (€2.67) | €9.33 | 71% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $17.83 (€1.71) | €2.99 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $17.86 (€1.71) | €2.11 | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,255 (€120) | €110 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.83 (€0.27) | €0.08 | 238% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $138 (€13.16) | €63 | 79% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $8.14 (€0.78) | €4.33 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 897 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Palma de Mallorca
you would need to make just about €1,010
(ARS $10,556)
in Mendoza.