Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Mendoza | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,236 (126 kr) | 101 kr | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $996 (56 kr) | 85 kr | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $362 (20 kr) | 58 kr | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $172 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $306 (17 kr) | 36 kr | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $180 (10 kr) | 30 kr | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $600 (34 kr) | 49 kr | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $175 (10 kr) | 28 kr | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $113 (6 kr) | 12 kr | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $252 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,249 (70 kr) | 95 kr | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $339 (19 kr) | 20 kr | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $91 (5.11 kr) | 22 kr | - 76% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Mendoza | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $103,289 (5,813 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $49,198 (2,769 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,552 (594 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $41,813 (2,353 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $49,818 (2,804 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,760 (493 kr) | 410 kr | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,554 (144 kr) | 275 kr | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,716 (1,897 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $44,578 (2,509 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 122% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $363 (20 kr) | 67 kr | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $561 (32 kr) | 203 kr | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Mendoza | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,843 (1,229 kr) | 937 kr | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,410 (192 kr) | 400 kr | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,818 (1,059 kr) | 958 kr | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,084 (680 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,761,240 (436,788 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $147 (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,964 (167 kr) | 553 kr | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $964 (54 kr) | 236 kr | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Mendoza | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $406 (23 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,845 (104 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,362 (189 kr) | 207 kr | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $706 (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $287 (16 kr) | 31 kr | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $477 (27 kr) | 28 kr | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $256 (14 kr) | 28 kr | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $291 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,390 (78 kr) | 274 kr | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Mendoza | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,148 (121 kr) | 407 kr | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $947 (53 kr) | 264 kr | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,475 (139 kr) | 966 kr | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,535 (368 kr) | 882 kr | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $720 (40 kr) | 131 kr | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $447 (25 kr) | 40 kr | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $297 (17 kr) | 70 kr | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $50,181 (2,824 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $37 (2.08 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,243 (239 kr) | 286 kr | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $421 (24 kr) | 66 kr | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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