City, Argentina
Cost of living in Mendoza
How much a month costs in Mendoza
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $919–1,440 ($1.4M–2.2M).
Prices in Mendoza
Typical 2026 ranges in ARS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ARS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $600,000–1.1M | $394–722 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $400,000–750,000 | $263–492 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $14,000–26,000 | $9.2–17.1 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $55,000–115,000 | $36–76 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $7,000–12,000 | $4.6–7.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $18,000–36,000 | $12–24 |
| Cappuccino | $3,000–5,500 | $2.0–3.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4,000–8,000 | $2.6–5.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $700–1,100 | $0.46–0.72 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $4,000–8,000 | $2.6–5.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | $10,000–22,000 | $6.6–14.4 |
| Gym membership (month) | $30,000–65,000 | $20–43 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10,000–22,000 | $6.6–14.4 |
Value for money: 86/100
A value score of 86/100 means Mendoza gives more quality of life per dollar than 85% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 70/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 14 places we cover in Argentina.
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Cost of living across Argentina
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quebrada de Humahuaca | $788–1,250 | 93/100 |
| Salta | $788–1,310 | 91/100 |
| Córdoba | $788–1,310 | 88/100 |
| Cafayate | $854–1,380 | 89/100 |
| Puerto Iguazú | $854–1,440 | 88/100 |
| Mar del Plata | $854–1,440 | 85/100 |
| Mendoza | $919–1,440 | 86/100 |
| Puerto Madryn | $919–1,510 | 84/100 |
| Rosario | $985–1,580 | 75/100 |
| Bariloche | $1,050–1,710 | 75/100 |
| Buenos Aires | $1,180–1,840 | 64/100 |
| El Chaltén | $1,180–1,900 | 71/100 |
| El Calafate | $1,250–1,970 | 69/100 |
| Ushuaia | $1,250–1,970 | 61/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Mendoza
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Mendoza?
About $460–689 on a lean budget, $919–1,440 for a comfortable month and $2,100–3,810 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Mendoza?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $600,000–1.1M ($394–722) a month in the center and $400,000–750,000 ($263–492) outside it.
How much does food cost in Mendoza?
A local meal is $7,000–12,000 ($4.6–7.9); a mid-range restaurant is $18,000–36,000 ($12–24) per person.
Is Argentina expensive?
Prices in Argentina are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Mendoza Tourism
- Aeropuertos Argentina (Mendoza)
- Mendoza Metrotranvía
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.