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 Tours for Seniors 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 $81Mendoza $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $81, while the average daily cost in Mendoza is $55. 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 $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $58Mendoza $82
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 $4.05
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: $82
- Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport to Hotels on the Argentine side: $130
- Transfer Paraguay - Shopping: $20
- Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides: $159
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport (IGU): $25
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Foz do Iguaçu: $51
- Private transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Puerto Iguazu: $72
- Private airport transfers – National & International: $37
- Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $164
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
- Private Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport (IGU): $13
- PRIVATE Transfer Iguassu Airport (IGU) to Hotels in Iguassu: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mendoza
Also for Mendoza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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 Int Airport (MDZ) to Las Leñas - Arrival Private Transfer: $137
- 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
- MDZ Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $13
- Private 1-Way or Round-Trip MDZ Airport Transfer: $38
- Private Helicopter Flight with Lunch and Transfer: $560
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 $38Mendoza $5.66
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: $73
- Boozy Cooking Class in Foz do Iguacu with a chef: $85
- 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
- Foz do Iguaçu: Latin American Show with Dinner and Transfers: $119
- Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse: $120
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas: $135
- Rafain Samba Show & Dinner – Round Trip Transfer Included: $135
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $136
- 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
- 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
- Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner in Mendoza: $205
- Tango Show with Dinner at Hualta Winery Hotel: $220
- Francis Mallmann Gourmet Wine Paired Dinner: $265
- Casa Vigil Winery Dinner with Transfer: $360
- Lunch or dinner at Catena Zapata Winery: $460
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:
- 1 Day Iguaçu Falls Tour across Brazil and Argentina: $61
- 1 Day Private Tour of Brazilian and Argentine Waterfalls: $92
- 2-Day Private Tour Iguaçu Falls Brazil and Argentina: $235
- 2-Days PRIVATE Brasil & Argentina Experience Iguazu Falls: $185
- Afternoon Iguazu Falls Tour with Sunset & Drinks – Brazil Side: $179
- Airport IGU Round Trip & 2 Days Sightseeing in Iguassu: $245
- AquaFoz VIP Experience with Guided Tour: $189
- Argentina Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Professional Guide: $164
- Best Private Tour Iguassu Falls Brazil, Argentina in 1 day: $123
- Bike Tour 3 Countries in 1 Day - 55 KM | (All Day): $168
- Bike Tour Argentina: Pedal in the Guarani Indigenous Community: $127
- Bird Park Tour: $38
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
- Mendoza City: Immigrant Sightseeing Tour – Squares, Museums, Artisans, Casino, Theater: $22
- Malbec Experience in Bodega Tierras Altas: $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
- City Tour: $25
- City Tour of Mendoza: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Quarter plus Mendoza-Style Snack: $25
- City Tour: $25
- City Highlights Tour: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $12Mendoza $5.75
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$0.86
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
- Antigal Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Choice of Experiences: $31
- Wine, Distillery & Chocolate Tour with Tastings: $39
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings: $41
- Classic Wine Tasting: $44
- Mendoza Wine Tasting at Bodega Ciclo Andino with Snacks: $45
- La Histórica Winery Tour and Wine Tasting: $48
- Premium Wine Tasting: $66
- Wine Tour, Paired Lunch and Olive Oil Tasting from Mendoza: $67
- Winery tours in Mendoza, wine tasting and lunches: $90
- El Enemigo and Casa Vigil Wine Tour: $93
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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