vs
Oaxacais 32% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (44/10) vs Mendoza "Fair" (47/10). Dorms avg $13/night vs $19/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇦🇷 Mendoza
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
16 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
★★★★★
21 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $35/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $86/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $5.13, dorms avg $13
★★★★★
Coffee $3.02, dorms avg $19
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.98, 16 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.32, 21 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
18 attractions
★★★★★
23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇦🇷 Mendoza | 🇲🇽 Oaxaca | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $35 | $23 cheaper | $11/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $50 | $36 cheaper | $14/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $78 | $67 cheaper | $11/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇦🇷 Mendoza | 🇲🇽 Oaxaca |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $10.90 | $6.64 39% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $21.10 | $13.45 36% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.98 15% less | $2.32 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $5.13 | $3.02 41% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.80 | $0.54 33% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇦🇷▼
Mendoza
Argentina
47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $13/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGorilla Hostel Mendoza (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$13/night
Total hostels16
🇲🇽▼
Oaxaca
Mexico
44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night). Strong hostel scene (21 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal Central (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels21
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇦🇷 Mendoza
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Mendoza & Oaxaca
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇦🇷 Mendoza
25°C
High
/
16°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 56mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
30°C
High
/
14°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 23mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇦🇷 Mendoza
1. Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno de Mendoza…Free
2. Amistad Inmortal O'higgins San Martín Arge…Free
3. Caballitos de MarlyFree
4. Escudo Provincial en luminariaFree
5. Fuente de los ContinentesFree
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
1. Árbol del TuleFree
2. Benito JuárezFree
3. Capilla AbiertaFree
4. Casa CuéFree
5. Casa de Juárez
Common Questions
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