Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,323 ($22) | $20 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,489 ($10) | $10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $790 ($3.24) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $305 ($1.25) | $0.96 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $814 ($3.34) | $5.92 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $531 ($2.18) | $4.30 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,065 ($4.37) | $5.32 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $495 ($2.03) | $4.64 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $290 ($1.19) | $2.22 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $402 ($1.65) | $3.35 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,882 ($8) | $16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $634 ($2.60) | $2.56 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $334 ($1.37) | $2.53 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $124,229 ($510) | $2,320 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $87,038 ($357) | $1,630 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $12,513 ($51) | $207 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $84,159 ($346) | $1,751 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $57,233 ($235) | $1,248 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $11,227 ($46) | $149 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,782 ($16) | $47 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $235,344 ($966) | $279 | + 246% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $65,758 ($270) | $124 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,187 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $681 ($2.80) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 36% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $23,375 ($96) | $58 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $13,612 ($56) | $43 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $48,868 ($201) | $105 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $37,089 ($152) | $179 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $9,751,340 ($40,036) | $28,726 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $282 ($1.16) | $0.92 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,924 ($20) | $99 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,466 ($14) | $45 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,413 ($5.80) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,740 ($11) | $14 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,485 ($14) | $168 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $707 ($2.90) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $364 ($1.50) | $4.34 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $775 ($3.18) | $5.81 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $529 ($2.17) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $463 ($1.90) | $1.75 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $924 ($3.79) | $35 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,186 ($25) | $50 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,629 ($15) | $24 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,355 ($30) | $197 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,277 ($34) | $64 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,719 ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,232 ($5.06) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $678 ($2.78) | $6 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $308,564 ($1,267) | $491 | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $20 ($0.08) | $0.16 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $5,314 ($22) | $49 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $568 ($2.33) | $8 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 933 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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