Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 25% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Mendoza | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,884 (406 Kč) | 212 Kč | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,418 (252 Kč) | 172 Kč | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $680 (71 Kč) | 114 Kč | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $242 (25 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $844 (88 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $320 (33 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,003 (105 Kč) | 134 Kč | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $513 (54 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $259 (27 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (37 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,371 (248 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $520 (54 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $303 (32 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 25% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Mendoza | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $112,470 (11,744 Kč) | 35,533 Kč | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $85,031 (8,879 Kč) | 27,868 Kč | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,574 (1,104 Kč) | 6,138 Kč | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $103,730 (10,831 Kč) | 23,238 Kč | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $45,189 (4,719 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,026 (838 Kč) | 4,153 Kč | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,322 (451 Kč) | 416 Kč | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $98,675 (10,303 Kč) | 9,364 Kč | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $44,440 (4,640 Kč) | 3,736 Kč | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $849 (89 Kč) | 153 Kč | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $664 (69 Kč) | 330 Kč | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Mendoza | Prague | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,888 (1,972 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,966 (414 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $34,490 (3,601 Kč) | 2,035 Kč | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $17,795 (1,858 Kč) | 2,335 Kč | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 42% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Mendoza | Prague | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $11,543,000 (1,205,290 Kč) | 616,444 Kč | + 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $330 (34 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,932 (724 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,929 (410 Kč) | 300 Kč | + 37% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Mendoza | Prague | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,939 (202 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,977 (206 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,625 (379 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $503 (53 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $464 (48 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $446 (47 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $609 (64 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $337 (35 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,262 (132 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Mendoza | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,401 (355 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,261 (341 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $8,353 (872 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,345 (871 Kč) | 986 Kč | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,369 (143 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $860 (90 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $706 (74 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $143,518 (14,986 Kč) | 17,650 Kč | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (1.85 Kč) | 3.70 Kč | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $5,439 (568 Kč) | 1,113 Kč | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $637 (67 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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