Mendoza, Argentina

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Cost of living in Mendoza

Real monthly costs in Mendoza, Argentina — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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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.

Essentials / mo$907rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women102.8ages 20–39, department level
Avg net salary$733monthly, after tax
Safety score34/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly 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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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.

Air qualityPM2.5 5.8µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month26°CJan
Coolest month8°CJul
Wettest month56 mmFeb
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan26°C25.9°C45%34%48 mm
Feb24.2°C24.3°C52%35%56 mm
Mar21.6°C21.1°C54%30%36 mm
Apr17°C15.7°C61%34%32 mm
May11.8°C9.7°C68%42%32 mm
Jun8.6°C5.8°C64%34%13 mm
Jul8.3°C5.1°C60%31%10 mm
Aug11.5°C8.3°C49%27%19 mm
Sep15.1°C12°C41%25%12 mm
Oct17.9°C15.4°C43%32%51 mm
Nov22.1°C20.5°C41%29%34 mm
Dec24.9°C23.8°C39%27%33 mm

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