Mendoza travel budget

Mendoza: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Mendoza

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1051* (899556 ARS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 117 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 8.7 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2536* (2170868 ARS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 193 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4393* (3761618 ARS)

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



Cost of living in Mendoza compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mendoza in 2024 is 45% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Mendoza by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mendoza

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mendoza is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.5/person
($ 4.5 to $ 10)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 9 to $ 22)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6/person
($ 5 to $ 7)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mendoza

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mendoza is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 59 to $ 345)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 31 to $ 271)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 52 to $ 461)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 246/night
($ 98 to $ 748)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 278/night
($ 214 to $ 424)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 507
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 78/month
($ 33 to $ 207)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 171/month
($ 42 to $ 653)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 200/month
($ 58 to $ 640)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 112/month
($ 50 to $ 286)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Family room
Family room
$ 180/month
($ 59 to $ 475)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Mendoza

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mendoza is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.1)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 0.6 to $ 3.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Mendoza

On average, the price of transport in Mendoza is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 0.4 to $ 2.1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Mendoza

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mendoza is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.7/ticket
($ 5 to $ 7.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.3/hr
($ 5 to $ 8)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mendoza

On average, shopping budget in Mendoza is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.1/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 3)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 38
($ 26 to $ 61)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 82
($ 31 to $ 165)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Buenos Aires
New York City → Buenos Aires
New York City → Buenos Aires
$ 1065
(fair price: $ 890)
London → Buenos Aires
London → Buenos Aires
London → Buenos Aires
$ 1084
(fair price: $ 999)
Sydney → Buenos Aires
Sydney → Buenos Aires
Sydney → Buenos Aires
$ 2025
(fair price: $ 1693)
Dublin → Buenos Aires
Dublin → Buenos Aires
Dublin → Buenos Aires
$ 1513
(fair price: $ 1318)
Los Angeles → Buenos Aires
Los Angeles  → Buenos Aires
Los Angeles  → Buenos Aires
$ 962
(fair price: $ 853)
Toronto → Buenos Aires
Toronto → Buenos Aires
Toronto → Buenos Aires
$ 970
(fair price: $ 808)



About this information on the cost of living in Mendoza

The information about the cost of living in Mendoza shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Mendoza was updated on 26-03-2024.

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