Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Anshan (China)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]5,323 | ARS $ [BM]1,343 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]2,489 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]790 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]305 | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]814 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]531 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]1,065 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]495 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]290 | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]402 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]1,882 | ARS $ [BM]6,041 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]634 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]334 | ARS $ [BM]1,007 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]124,229 | ARS $ [BM]147,681 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]87,038 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]12,513 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]84,159 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]57,233 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]11,227 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]3,782 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]235,344 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]65,758 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]2,187 | ARS $ [BM]1,678 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]681 | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Anshan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]23,375 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]13,612 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]48,868 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]37,089 | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]9,751,340 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]282 | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]4,924 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]3,484 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]1,413 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]2,740 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]3,485 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]707 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]364 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]775 | ARS $ [BM]1,343 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]529 | ARS $ [BM]336 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]463 | ARS $ [BM]671 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]924 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Anshan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]6,186 | ARS $ [BM]2,014 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]3,629 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]7,355 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]8,277 | ARS $ [BM]26,851 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]1,719 | ARS $ [BM]3,356 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,232 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]678 | ARS $ [BM]1,343 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]308,564 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]20 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]5,314 | ARS $ [BM]13,426 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]568 | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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