- Cost of Living
- Argentina
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- Mendoza
- Algeciras
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Cost of living in Mendoza, Argentina compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $126 (€5.09) | €9 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $105 (€4.25) | €6 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $39 (€1.57) | €4.15 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $19 (€0.75) | €0.73 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $32 (€1.27) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $23 (€0.92) | €1.00 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $84 (€3.37) | €7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $26 (€1.04) | €1.04 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (€0.45) | €0.67 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $25 (€1.00) | €0.47 | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $74 (€2.98) | €12 | - 76% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $46 (€1.86) | €1.37 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $8 (€0.32) | €0.82 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,425 (€461) | €528 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $6,365 (€257) | €343 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $702 (€28) | €103 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,208 (€251) | €575 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,752 (€151) | €275 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $683 (€28) | €80 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $589 (€24) | €34 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $9,065 (€366) | €406 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,687 (€108) | €92 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $91 (€3.67) | €2.00 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $62 (€2.49) | €9 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 29% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,168 (€47) | €48 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $999 (€40) | €28 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,786 (€72) | €75 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,716 (€110) | €75 | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $344,257 (€13,896) | €24,340 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $20 (€0.83) | €1.38 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $305 (€12) | €22 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $44 (€1.78) | €5.00 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $101 (€4.08) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $415 (€17) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $49 (€1.97) | €12 | - 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $34 (€1.38) | €2.50 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $39 (€1.56) | €2.00 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $24 (€0.97) | €1.65 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $21 (€0.86) | €1.51 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $100 (€4.03) | €10 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $272 (€11) | €22 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $220 (€9) | €14 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $566 (€23) | €83 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $527 (€21) | €50 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $81 (€3.26) | €8 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $41 (€1.66) | €3.70 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $57 (€2.31) | €3.42 | - 32% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $14,976 (€605) | €700 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.86 (€0.08) | €0.28 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $322 (€13) | €37 | - 65% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $27 (€1.11) | €4.49 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €997
(ARS $24,707)
in Mendoza.
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