- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- India
- Mendoza
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mendoza, Argentina compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $126 (₨414) | ₨349 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $105 (₨346) | ₨315 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $39 (₨128) | ₨94 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $19 (₨61) | ₨41 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $32 (₨104) | ₨52 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $23 (₨75) | ₨41 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $84 (₨274) | ₨228 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $26 (₨84) | ₨87 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (₨37) | ₨35 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $25 (₨81) | ₨119 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $74 (₨242) | ₨809 | - 70% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $46 (₨151) | ₨65 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $8 (₨26) | ₨25 | + 5% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 0% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,425 (₨37,515) | ₨33,553 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $6,365 (₨20,900) | ₨7,500 | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $702 (₨2,305) | ₨4,669 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,208 (₨20,384) | ₨21,203 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,752 (₨12,319) | ₨25,000 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $683 (₨2,243) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $589 (₨1,935) | ₨1,269 | + 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $9,065 (₨29,766) | ₨41,000 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,687 (₨8,822) | ₨8,000 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $91 (₨299) | ₨200 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $62 (₨203) | ₨500 | - 59% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 24% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,168 (₨3,836) | ₨2,480 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $999 (₨3,279) | ₨2,891 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,786 (₨5,864) | ₨5,358 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,716 (₨8,920) | ₨4,949 | + 80% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $344,257 (₨1,130,435) | ₨605,082 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $20 (₨67) | ₨91 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $305 (₨1,001) | ₨1,790 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $44 (₨145) | ₨545 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $101 (₨332) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $415 (₨1,363) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $49 (₨160) | ₨248 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $34 (₨112) | ₨206 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $39 (₨127) | ₨200 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $24 (₨79) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $21 (₨70) | ₨73 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $100 (₨328) | ₨154 | + 112% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $272 (₨894) | ₨1,355 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $220 (₨724) | ₨471 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $566 (₨1,858) | ₨656 | + 183% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $527 (₨1,732) | ₨2,179 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $81 (₨265) | ₨328 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $41 (₨135) | ₨205 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $57 (₨188) | ₨153 | + 23% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $14,976 (₨49,175) | ₨35,850 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.86 (₨6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $322 (₨1,058) | ₨1,719 | - 38% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $27 (₨90) | ₨252 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨110,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨108,555
(ARS $33,059)
in Mendoza.
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