Mendoza ranks 6th of 9 priced cities in Argentina on cost — $907 a month in essentials, 37% above Rosario, the cheapest. The average net salary of $733 covers that 0.8×. 102.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 5.8 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 8°C, Jan 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $322 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $459 |
| Groceries | $167 |
| Dining out | $248 |
| Utilities | $150 |
| Local transport | $20 |
| Essentials / mo | $907 |
| Avg net salary | $733 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $643 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $800 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Mendoza, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $14.25 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.70 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.50 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.25 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.60 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.36 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.00 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.98 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.27 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.75 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.60 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.25 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.56 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.76 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.73 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.36 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.62 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.00 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.00 |
| Taxi start | $2.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.20 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $126.40 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $23.33 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $18.53 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $29.60 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.07 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Mendoza has 102.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the highest of the 9 Argentina cities we track. Argentina's national figure is 103.8, so Mendoza runs 1 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 25.9°C | 45% | 34% | 48 mm |
| Feb | 24.2°C | 24.3°C | 52% | 35% | 56 mm |
| Mar | 21.6°C | 21.1°C | 54% | 30% | 36 mm |
| Apr | 17°C | 15.7°C | 61% | 34% | 32 mm |
| May | 11.8°C | 9.7°C | 68% | 42% | 32 mm |
| Jun | 8.6°C | 5.8°C | 64% | 34% | 13 mm |
| Jul | 8.3°C | 5.1°C | 60% | 31% | 10 mm |
| Aug | 11.5°C | 8.3°C | 49% | 27% | 19 mm |
| Sep | 15.1°C | 12°C | 41% | 25% | 12 mm |
| Oct | 17.9°C | 15.4°C | 43% | 32% | 51 mm |
| Nov | 22.1°C | 20.5°C | 41% | 29% | 34 mm |
| Dec | 24.9°C | 23.8°C | 39% | 27% | 33 mm |
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