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El Chalten vs Mendoza

El Chalten, Argentina compared with Mendoza, Argentina: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Country Argentina Argentina
Nomad score 5.0 / 10 6.6 / 10
Cost of living $796 / mo $1,352 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 18° / 7°C 36° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 19 Good 41 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Average high 9.6°C 22.3°C
Average low 2.2°C 12.3°C
Precipitation 138 mm / mo 20 mm / mo
Sunshine 242 h / mo 320 h / mo
Humidity 67% 46%
Rain days 14.2 / mo 3.4 / mo
Wind speed 14.4 km/h 15.9 km/h

AR El Chalten · average high by month

AR Mendoza · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
US AQI 19 41
PM2.5 2.8 µg/m³ 8.4 µg/m³
PM10 4 µg/m³ 12.4 µg/m³
Ozone 36 µg/m³ 77 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.1 6.0
Local Payment Services 3.4 6.1
Startup Scene 1.7 5.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Air Conditioning 2.8 6.4
Green Spaces 9.6 7.2
Natural Disaster Risk 8.3 4.5
Noise Pollution 8.7 6.1
Seasonal Variety 7.6 6.5
Weather 5.3 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Mobile Network Coverage 6.1 7.4
Power Grid Reliability 6.3 7.1
Public WiFi Availability 3.0 5.0
VPN Reliability 6.5 8.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Accommodation Cost 6.0 7.6
Cost of Living 6.7 7.2
Currency Stability 3.7 2.6
Entertainment Cost 5.6 6.6
Food & Groceries 6.3 7.1
Gym Membership Cost 4.3 7.0
Transportation Cost 4.8 7.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Culture 5.1 7.7
Indoors Fun 2.4 5.7
Language Learning Opportunities 4.2 7.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.4 7.9
Nightlife 3.2 6.6
Outdoors & Nature 9.9 8.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.3 4.5
Nomad Friendly 3.7 6.7
Online Community Presence 1.4 4.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Cafes with WiFi 3.2 6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.3 6.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.4 6.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.2 4.7
Internet Speed 4.7 7.1
Local SIM Card Availability 5.7 7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Fitness Facilities 3.3 6.6
Food Scene 5.2 7.9
Healthy Food Options 4.4 7.2
Yoga Studios 2.7 5.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Healthcare 4.6 6.9
Healthcare Affordability 7.9 6.8
Healthcare Quality 3.9 6.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 4.3 7.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.1 6.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.7 5.5
Freedom of Speech 7.7 5.2
Political Stability 5.2 4.7
Tax Friendliness 3.9 4.8
Visa Ease 6.4 7.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Air Quality 9.4 8.8
Cleanliness 8.3 6.2
Environmental Quality 9.3 6.6
Family Friendly 6.6 6.9
Language Barrier 4.8 6.0
Work-Life Balance 7.3 7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Female Friendly 8.2 7.0
Racial Tolerance 7.6 6.8
Safety 8.7 6.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Airport Connectivity 1.6 6.0
Cycling 2.6 6.0
Intercity Travel Options 3.5 5.8
Public Transit 1.4 6.5
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 7.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.8 6.0
Walkability 8.0 7.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Coworking Quality 1.6 7.0
Freelance Ecosystem 2.3 5.5
Networking Opportunities 2.4 5.5
Remote Job Opportunities 2.5 4.7
Time Zone Favorability 5.6 8.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Jeans $55 per pair $53 per pair
Summer Dress $42 per dress $36 per dress
Running Shoes $138 per pair $79 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Dining Out $28 per month $66 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Cinema Ticket $8.30 per ticket $12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Coffee $4.84 per cup $1.98 per cup
Beer $5.53 per pint $2.64 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12 per meal $8.89 per meal
Fast Food Combo $14 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $55 per meal $36 per meal
Apples $3.46 per kg $1.71 per kg
Bread $1.66 per loaf $1.49 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.38 per bottle $0.79 per bottle
Milk $1.66 per liter $1.09 per liter
Rice $2.08 per kg $1.24 per kg
Chicken Fillets $8.30 per kg $2.96 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $4.75 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $17 per bottle $2.96 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Groceries $97 per month $59 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Health Insurance $24 per month $16 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Doctor Visit (GP) $42 per visit $26 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.92 per purchase $5.27 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Apartment (1 bedroom) $415 per month $360 per month
Housing $100 per month $311 per month
Coworking Space $208 per month $112 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $969 per month $494 per month
Coliving Space $692 per month $285 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Internet & Mobile $8.30 per month $18 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Leisure Activities $6.92 per month $37 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Haircut $14 per visit $7.91 per visit
Laundry $11 per kg $1.32 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Mobile Plan $14 per month $5.93 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $69 per month $13 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $6.92 one-time $2.64 one-time
Gym Membership $42 per month $25 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $21 per hour $9.88 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Taxi Start $4.15 per trip $1.17 per trip
Transportation $8.30 per month $38 per month
Taxi per km $2.08 per km $0.40 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $28 per month $38 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $9.69 per trip $2.18 per trip
Gasoline $1.66 per liter $1.45 per liter
Scooter Rental $21 per month $53 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AR El Chalten AR Mendoza
Utilities $19 per month $25 per month
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