Cost of living
Mendoza compared to La Rioja (Argentina)
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Overview comparison
MendozaLa Rioja (Argentina)
Consumer prices in La Rioja (Argentina) are roughly 8% higher than in Mendoza.
Cost of living
| Item | Mendoza | La Rioja (Argentina) |
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| Total with rent one person | 796 | 614 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,786 | 1,971 |
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| Without rent one person | 543 | 508 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,228 | 1,086 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 291.28 | 270.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 437.5 | 457.63 |
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| Food person | 282 | 328 |
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| Food family | 842 | 979 |
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| Transport person | 47.34 | 40.17 |
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| Transport family | 129.91 | 105.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.74 years | 76.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mendoza | La Rioja (Argentina) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.47 | 8.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.27 | 31.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.5 | 7.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 | 2.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.79 | 2.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.36 | 1.32 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mendoza | La Rioja (Argentina) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 278.16 | 271.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.74 | 166.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 322.62 | 478.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 372.94 | 294.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.81 | 41.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.39 | 86.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.25 | 26.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mendoza | La Rioja (Argentina) |
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| Local transport ticket | 38.11 | 33.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,598 | 1,860 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,203 | 1,384 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.35% | 11.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.55 | 8.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mendoza | La Rioja (Argentina) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.55 | 1.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.56 | 1.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.01 | 7.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.47 | 5.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.5 | 6.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.85 |
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Other
| Item | Mendoza | La Rioja (Argentina) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.56 | 18.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.82 | 3.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.1 | 27.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.55 | 4.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.51 | 86.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.69 | 79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 113.76 | 120.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,895 | 2,441 |
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