Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Mexico City, Mexico
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $393 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 154 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $289 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 107 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $121 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $86 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 33 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $56 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $243 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 61 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $65 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $33 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $61 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $219 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 204 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $105 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $33 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 22 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $32,611 (Mex$ 11,858) | Mex$ 24,545 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,639 (Mex$ 8,232) | Mex$ 13,037 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,924 (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 1,180 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,637 (Mex$ 7,867) | Mex$ 15,302 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,709 (Mex$ 5,712) | Mex$ 8,008 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,579 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 725 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,240 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 378 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,697 (Mex$ 7,162) | Mex$ 7,363 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,757 (Mex$ 2,820) | Mex$ 1,975 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $311 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 101 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $173 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 74 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,169 (Mex$ 1,152) | Mex$ 863 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,861 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 664 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,295 (Mex$ 1,562) | Mex$ 1,526 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,853 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 1,351 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,098,890 (Mex$ 399,572) | Mex$ 330,884 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,108 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 341 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $411 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 74 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $221 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 92 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $447 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 257 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,469 (Mex$ 534) | Mex$ 627 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $220 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 82 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $115 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 51 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $193 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 57 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $96 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $109 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $398 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 234 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $953 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 457 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $576 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 156 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,133 (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 1,271 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,751 (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 731 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $297 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 143 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $128 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 53 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $135 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 46 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $34,712 (Mex$ 12,622) | Mex$ 9,345 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (Mex$ 3.64) | Mex$ 1.34 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,065 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 1,154 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $120 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 57 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 71,000 in Mexico City you would need to make just about Mex$ 64,503 (ARS $177,394) in Buenos Aires.
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