Travel budget and cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) how much does a trip cost?

Mendoza travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mendoza

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mendoza for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Mendoza compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Mendoza in 2025 is 35% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Mendoza in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mendoza by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mendoza

Lunch

$ 12/person
($ 5.8 to $ 17)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 24/person
($ 16 to $ 46)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 9.2/person
($ 7.3 to $ 12)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 5.8)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 2.1/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mendoza

1-star hotel

$ 43/night
($ 33 to $ 51)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 134/night
($ 26 to $ 562)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 32 to $ 703)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 255/night
($ 84 to $ 788)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 339/night
($ 296 to $ 379)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 45/month
($ 32 to $ 60)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 166/month
($ 31 to $ 753)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 197/month
($ 32 to $ 847)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 133/month
($ 62 to $ 235)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 224/month
($ 30 to $ 1111)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Mendoza

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 4.6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 3.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 6.9/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 10.3)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2.7
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Mendoza

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Mendoza

Cinema

$ 6.5/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 13)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 15/hr
($ 5.8 to $ 24)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mendoza

Cigarettes

$ 2.2/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 82
($ 64 to $ 92)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 71
($ 42 to $ 116)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Buenos Aires

$ 1208
(fair price: $ 1096)

Montreal → Buenos Aires

$ 942
(fair price: $ 881)

Melbourne → Buenos Aires

$ 2113
(fair price: $ 1731)

Los Angeles → Buenos Aires

$ 972
(fair price: $ 876)

New York City → Buenos Aires

$ 1083
(fair price: $ 908)

Dublin → Buenos Aires

$ 1388
(fair price: $ 1198)