Which place is cheaper, Mendoza or Foz do Iguacu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Foz do Iguacu or Mendoza?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Mendoza can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Foz do Iguacu or Mendoza?
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
Mendoza
Mendoza is a city in western Argentina and more precisely in the desertic Cuyo region. Mendoza is the center of the Argentinian wine industry and is famed around the world for its vineyards and wine production. Spread across the valley of the Rio Mendoza and in the foothills of the Andean mountain range, Mendoza is also near the Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. The bustling and scenic city of wide, leafy avenues, atmospheric plazas and cosmopolitan cafes spoils visitors with unique natural attractions and historical landmarks. If you can, visit Mendoza during the harvest festival at the end of February. There are many events and festivals in Mendoza and they are usually free. Each has a different theme, and they usually have a stage with singing and dancing and booths that sell food around a plaza. Seventy percent of Argentina's wines are produced here, and Mendoza is especially known for its world-famous malbecs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFoz do Iguacu $83Mendoza $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $83, while the average daily cost in Mendoza is $56. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Foz do Iguacu and Mendoza in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $29Mendoza $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $58Mendoza $84
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Mendoza
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu or Mendoza? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $13Mendoza $4.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Transfer from Puerto Iguazu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu Hotels: $80
- Transfer Paraguay - Shopping: $23
- Transfer IN IGU & Iguassu Falls Brazilian side & Macuco Boat Safari: $235
- Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides: $156
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Foz do Iguaçu: $50
- Private transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Puerto Iguazu: $70
- Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $160
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
- Private Airport Transfers and Iguaçu National Parks: $47
- PRIVATE Transfer Iguassu Airport (IGU) to Hotels in Iguassu: $30
- Iguaçu Falls Helicopter Ride With Optional Transfers: $290
- Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mendoza
Also for Mendoza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Mendoza Airport MDZ to Valle de Uco: $116
- Departure Private Transfer Valle de Uco to Mendoza Airport MDZ: $114
- From Potrerillos Rafting Tour with Transfer: $100
- MDZ Airport Private Transfer to Mendoza City Center: $22
- Mendoza Airport (MDZ) Private Transfer to Mendoza City: $18
- Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Mendoza - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $65
- Mendoza Int Airport (MDZ) to Las Leñas - Arrival Private Transfer: $140
- Mendoza Private Airport Transfers: $55
- Mendoza, Los Puquios: Snow experience + transfer and equipment included: $133
- Cacheuta Thermal Water Park Full-Day Spa, Creole Buffet and Private Transfer: $155
- Cerro Bayo Guided Trek with Hotel Transfers: $220
- Los Toneles Winery Lunch with Private Transfer: $220
Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or Mendoza?
Prices for flights to both Mendoza and Foz do Iguacu change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayFoz do Iguacu $39Mendoza $5.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
- Rafain Dinner Show: $72
- Foz do Iguacu Brazilian BBQ and Home Cooking with a Local: $85
- Rafain Steakhouse Show - Dinner and Show Included: $108
- Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
- Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $119
- Rafain dinner Samba Show: $120
- Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse: $120
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $133
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas: $135
- Foz: Private Guide & Transfer to Shared Dinner Show Experience: $208
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mendoza
For Mendoza, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mendoza Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $95
- Mendoza Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $99
- 3h Cooking Class in Mendoza with 7 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $110
- Original Asado Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $114
- 4-Hour Argentine Cooking Class at Grazie Mille Winery: $125
- Cooking Class with 7 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $150
- City Tour with Dinner at a Local Restaurant: $164
- Full-Day Small-Group Mendoza Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $194
- Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner in Mendoza: $205
- Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner at an Estancia in Mendoza: $210
- Tango Show with Dinner at Hualta Winery Hotel: $220
- Casa Vigil (the enemy) + Dinner + Guided tour: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Foz do Iguacu $24Mendoza $23
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Days PRIVATE Brasil & Argentina Experience Iguazu Falls: $180
- 2-day tour, both sides of Cataratas Brasil and Argentina.: $229
- Afternoon Iguazu Falls Tour with Sunset & Drinks – Brazil Side: $179
- Airport IGU Pick-Up & Shopping In Paraguay & Hotel Drop-Off - Private Tour: $120
- AquaFoz VIP Experience with Guided Tour: $193
- Argentina Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Professional Guide: $160
- Argentine Side Iguassu Falls - Private Tour: $140
- Argentinian Side of the Falls - All Tickets Included: $131
- Best Private Tour Iguassu Falls Brazil, Argentina in 1 day: $150
- Bird Park General Admission Ticket and Tour: $88
- Bird Park Tour: $37
- Brazil Adventure Tour - Complete Brazilian Falls: $296
Tours and Activities in Mendoza
For Mendoza, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- City Center Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $20
- Malbec Experience in Bodega Tierras Altas: $22
- Mendoza City: Immigrant Sightseeing Tour – Squares, Museums, Artisans, Casino, Theater: $22
- Luján de Cuyo Wine Region Self-Guided Bike Tour: $23
- Self-Guided Bike Tour in Luján de Cuyo Wine Region (Mendoza): $23
- Standard City Tour: $23
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $24
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Quarter plus Mendoza-Style Snack: $25
- City Tour of Mendoza: $25
- City Tour: $25
- City Tour: $25
- City Highlights Tour: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $12Mendoza $5.90
Typical Alcohol Prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
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Beer$0.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Mendoza
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mendoza:
- Walking & Wine Tasting Tour & San Martin Park Gate: $17
- Burlesque Cabaret Show with Wine: $20
- Wine, Distillery & Chocolate Tour with Tastings: $39
- Mendoza Wine Tasting at Bodega Ciclo Andino with Snacks: $39
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings: $41
- Classic Wine Tasting: $44
- La Histórica Winery Tour and Wine Tasting: $48
- Premium Wine Tasting: $66
- Winery tours in Mendoza, wine tasting and lunches: $90
- El Enemigo and Casa Vigil Wine Tour: $93
- Wine Tour, Paired Lunch and Olive Oil Tasting from Mendoza: $95
- Classic Wine Tour on a Budget. Lunch. Private Driver: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Foz do Iguacu and Mendoza, we can see that Foz do Iguacu is more expensive. And not only is Mendoza much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mendoza would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mendoza and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Foz do Iguacu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Foz do Iguacu than you might in Mendoza.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Foz do Iguacu Expensive? and Is Mendoza Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or Mendoza?
Mendoza has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Foz do Iguacu. When comparing the sizes of Foz do Iguacu and Mendoza, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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