Cost of living in Mendoza, Argentina vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 19% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $828 (20,657 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 490% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $502 (12,515 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $180 (4,503 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $70 (1,753 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (3,654 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $71 (1,776 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $243 (6,057 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $95 (2,367 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $44 (1,106 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $71 (1,775 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $258 (6,441 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (3,615 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $48 (1,201 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $32,499 (810,832 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $18,850 (470,291 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,426 (110,434 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $20,627 (514,627 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,554 (363,110 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,955 (73,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,608 (40,121 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,322 (856,322 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,472 (286,225 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $312 (7,782 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $189 (4,707 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 26% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,041 (100,827 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,610 (65,124 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,648 (165,867 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 232% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,617 (140,144 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 461% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,047,050 (51,073,209 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (1,785 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,196 (29,828 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $458 (11,419 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $453 (11,296 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $787 (19,632 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,116 (27,844 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $331 (8,256 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $149 (3,729 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $195 (4,875 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (2,998 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (3,197 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 344% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $408 (10,189 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,163 (29,017 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $845 (21,079 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,166 (54,029 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,156 (53,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $329 (8,207 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $208 (5,178 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $144 (3,594 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,848 (894,401 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (179 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,174 (54,230 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $182 (4,532 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 741 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 2,460,165 Shilling (ARS $98,605) in Mendoza to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 2,420,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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