Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 24% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 44% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $25,438 (CH$20,140) | CH$8,713 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,063 (CH$9,551) | CH$5,989 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,292 (CH$3,398) | CH$2,945 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,589 (CH$1,258) | CH$1,093 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,021 (CH$2,391) | CH$2,229 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,386 (CH$1,889) | CH$1,374 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,171 (CH$3,302) | CH$7,470 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,714 (CH$1,357) | CH$1,633 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $835 (CH$661) | CH$1,071 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,153 (CH$1,704) | CH$1,173 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,755 (CH$4,556) | CH$5,570 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,812 (CH$3,018) | CH$2,224 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,323 (CH$1,048) | CH$1,000 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $899,932 (CH$712,498) | CH$727,815 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $663,008 (CH$524,920) | CH$416,472 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $116,557 (CH$92,281) | CH$101,338 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $382,481 (CH$302,820) | CH$398,784 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $953,225 (CH$754,692) | CH$277,893 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $143,205 (CH$113,379) | CH$49,438 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $15,257 (CH$12,079) | CH$21,073 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $651,100 (CH$515,492) | CH$289,383 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $266,725 (CH$211,173) | CH$65,560 | + 222% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $4,762 (CH$3,770) | CH$8,285 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,000 (CH$3,167) | CH$5,977 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 64% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $85,417 (CH$67,627) | CH$49,262 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $48,446 (CH$38,356) | CH$27,637 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256,151 (CH$202,801) | CH$59,494 | + 241% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $102,657 (CH$81,276) | CH$68,941 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 42% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $37,323,500 (CH$29,549,931) | CH$11,451,100 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,141 (CH$903) | CH$1,026 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $45,878 (CH$36,323) | CH$26,336 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$13,102 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,222 (CH$1,759) | CH$3,856 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $5,956 (CH$4,715) | CH$6,295 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $21,711 (CH$17,189) | CH$25,728 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,961 (CH$4,719) | CH$4,264 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,994 (CH$1,579) | CH$2,807 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,654 (CH$2,893) | CH$2,090 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,252 (CH$991) | CH$1,175 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,352 (CH$1,071) | CH$1,471 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,175 (CH$9,639) | CH$9,140 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mendoza | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $29,771 (CH$23,571) | CH$19,040 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,215 (CH$5,713) | CH$8,019 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $30,000 (CH$23,752) | CH$24,942 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $26,166 (CH$20,716) | CH$35,338 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $7,230 (CH$5,724) | CH$10,013 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $7,714 (CH$6,108) | CH$2,641 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,917 (CH$3,101) | CH$3,213 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $90,994 (CH$72,042) | CH$577,701 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $149 (CH$118) | CH$71 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,387 (CH$32,767) | CH$25,884 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,686 (CH$3,710) | CH$3,812 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 263 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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