Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 42% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Mendoza | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $11,071 (33,092 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 270% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,321 (15,906 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,568 (4,687 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $608 (1,816 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,602 (4,787 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $714 (2,135 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $2,000 (5,978 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $992 (2,966 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $550 (1,643 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $727 (2,174 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,234 (6,677 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,639 (4,900 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $489 (1,463 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 29% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $298,392 (891,959 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $195,488 (584,357 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,760 (71,024 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $133,083 (397,814 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $91,886 (274,667 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,403 (19,139 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,668 (13,954 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $275,470 (823,440 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $183,978 (549,951 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $4,451 (13,304 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,389 (4,151 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $52,159 (155,915 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $14,013 (41,887 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $91,592 (273,789 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,030 (140,582 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,002,600 (50,824,513 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $751 (2,244 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $13,378 (39,988 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,029 (9,055 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,927 (5,760 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $5,956 (17,803 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,544 (22,550 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,543 (10,591 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,058 (3,163 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,336 (6,982 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,234 (3,689 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,221 (3,651 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,659 (7,948 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 54% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Mendoza | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,831 (29,386 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,298 (21,815 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,126 (42,225 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $23,322 (69,714 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,130 (9,355 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,497 (7,465 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,043 (3,117 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $90,994 (272,002 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $146 (436 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $17,904 (53,520 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,822 (5,447 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 457 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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