Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 29% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 94% | |||
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| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 94% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,884 (R 349) | R 141 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,418 (R 217) | R 75 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $680 (R 61) | R 44 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $242 (R 22) | R 18 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $844 (R 76) | R 42 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $320 (R 29) | R 25 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,003 (R 90) | R 68 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $513 (R 46) | R 26 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $259 (R 23) | R 21 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (R 32) | R 21 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,371 (R 213) | R 98 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $520 (R 47) | R 23 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $303 (R 27) | R 16 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $112,470 (R 10,112) | R 13,780 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $85,031 (R 7,645) | R 10,879 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,574 (R 951) | R 1,590 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $103,730 (R 9,326) | R 8,082 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $45,189 (R 4,063) | R 5,851 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,026 (R 722) | R 1,305 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,322 (R 389) | R 670 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $98,675 (R 8,872) | R 6,060 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $44,440 (R 3,995) | R 1,875 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $849 (R 76) | R 93 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $664 (R 60) | R 53 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,888 (R 1,698) | R 844 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,966 (R 357) | R 591 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $34,490 (R 3,101) | R 1,667 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $17,795 (R 1,600) | R 1,353 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 43% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $11,543,000 (R 1,037,790) | R 328,375 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $330 (R 30) | R 24 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,932 (R 623) | R 812 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,972 (R 357) | R 160 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mendoza | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,939 (R 174) | R 60 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,977 (R 178) | R 233 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,625 (R 326) | R 569 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $503 (R 45) | R 44 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $464 (R 42) | R 32 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $446 (R 40) | R 57 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $609 (R 55) | R 32 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $337 (R 30) | R 23 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,262 (R 113) | R 181 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 17% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,401 (R 306) | R 510 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,261 (R 293) | R 238 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $8,353 (R 751) | R 792 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,345 (R 750) | R 647 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,369 (R 123) | R 83 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $860 (R 77) | R 34 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $706 (R 63) | R 30 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $143,518 (R 12,903) | R 9,055 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (R 1.60) | R 1.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $5,439 (R 489) | R 457 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $637 (R 57) | R 47 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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