At a glance
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Nomad score | 6.6 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,352 / mo | $1,675 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 28° / 20°C | 28° / 17°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 55 Moderate | 33 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Average high | 22.3°C | 23.2°C |
| Average low | 12.3°C | 11°C |
| Precipitation | 20 mm / mo | 27 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 320 h / mo | 321 h / mo |
| Humidity | 46% | 50% |
| Rain days | 3.4 / mo | 3.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.9 km/h | 20.3 km/h |
AR
Mendoza · average high by month
J 31
F 29
M 26
A 21
M 16
J 13
J 13
A 16
S 20
O 25
N 28
D 30
AR
San Rafael · average high by month
J 32
F 30
M 27
A 22
M 17
J 15
J 15
A 17
S 21
O 25
N 28
D 30
Air quality
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| US AQI | 55 | 33 |
| PM2.5 | 3.8 µg/m³ | 2.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 4.1 µg/m³ | 2.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 70 µg/m³ | 62 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Startup Scene | 5.8 | 2.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Air Conditioning | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.5 | 6.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Weather | 7.4 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 7.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 8.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Culture | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Nightlife | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.6 | 8.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.5 | 2.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.5 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.6 | 3.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Internet Speed | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| Food Scene | 7.9 | 6.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.2 | 5.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.9 | 4.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Healthcare | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.0 | 4.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.0 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.2 | 8.1 |
| Political Stability | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Air Quality | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Cleanliness | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Family Friendly | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Female Friendly | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 6.5 | 7.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Cycling | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Public Transit | 6.5 | 3.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.5 | 2.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| Walkability | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Coworking Quality | 7.0 | 3.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.5 | 3.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.5 | 3.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Jeans | $53 per pair | $53 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $36 per dress | $36 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $79 per pair | $79 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Dining Out | $66 per month | $72 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Cinema Ticket | $12 per ticket | $1.73 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Coffee | $1.98 per cup | $3.29 per cup |
| Beer | $2.64 per pint | $2.90 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.89 per meal | $9.88 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $8.24 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $36 per meal | $43 per meal |
| Apples | $1.71 per kg | $2.49 per kg |
| Bread | $1.49 per loaf | $0.89 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.79 per bottle | $1.14 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.09 per liter | $1.44 per liter |
| Rice | $1.24 per kg | $1.34 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $2.96 per kg | $3.85 per kg |
| Beef | $4.75 per kg | $6.61 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $2.96 per bottle | $2.70 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Groceries | $59 per month | $69 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Health Insurance | $16 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $24 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.27 per purchase | $5.27 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $360 per month | $330 per month |
| Housing | $311 per month | $290 per month |
| Coworking Space | $112 per month | $17 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $494 per month | $800 per month |
| Coliving Space | $285 per month | $477 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Internet & Mobile | $18 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Leisure Activities | $37 per month | $14 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Haircut | $7.91 per visit | $7.41 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.32 per kg | $1.32 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Mobile Plan | $5.93 per month | $5.93 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $13 per month | $13 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.64 one-time | $2.64 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $25 per month | $5.53 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.88 per hour | $3.46 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Taxi Start | $1.17 per trip | $1.26 per trip |
| Transportation | $38 per month | $38 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.40 per km | $0.71 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $38 per month | $38 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.18 per trip | $4.79 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.45 per liter | $1.45 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $53 per month | $10 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Mendoza
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San Rafael
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| Utilities | $25 per month | $25 per month |