Cost of living in Mendoza, Argentina vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $832 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $483 (€4.45) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $150 (€1.39) | €6 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (€0.63) | €0.96 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $141 (€1.30) | €2.79 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $68 (€0.62) | €2.02 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $225 (€2.08) | €5.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $80 (€0.74) | €2.49 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $40 (€0.37) | €1.60 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $64 (€0.59) | €2.31 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $235 (€2.17) | €7 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $136 (€1.26) | €2.05 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (€0.41) | €1.09 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $28,377 (€262) | €1,233 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,609 (€153) | €912 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,881 (€36) | €129 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,626 (€172) | €750 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,225 (€122) | €569 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,798 (€26) | €143 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,514 (€14) | €27 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,038 (€286) | €357 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,472 (€106) | €109 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $316 (€2.91) | €9 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $180 (€1.66) | €13 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,654 (€34) | €79 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,474 (€23) | €30 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,066 (€56) | €86 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,214 (€48) | €116 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,825,970 (€16,833) | €25,406 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (€0.63) | €1.37 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,092 (€10) | €33 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $380 (€3.50) | €17 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $367 (€3.39) | €5.75 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $767 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,056 (€10) | €24 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $303 (€2.79) | €4.71 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $142 (€1.31) | €4.25 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $181 (€1.66) | €3.63 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $103 (€0.95) | €1.71 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $117 (€1.07) | €1.99 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $412 (€3.80) | €18 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,069 (€10) | €38 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $796 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,244 (€21) | €87 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,130 (€20) | €53 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $329 (€3.03) | €9 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $194 (€1.79) | €2.65 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $145 (€1.33) | €5.93 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,848 (€330) | €407 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (€0.07) | €0.15 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,785 (€16) | €52 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $182 (€1.68) | €8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 836 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,445 (ARS $156,745) in Mendoza.
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