Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]3,400 | ARS $ [BM]5,008 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]1,967 | ARS $ [BM]2,816 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]654 | ARS $ [BM]1,467 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]257 | ARS $ [BM]573 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]613 | ARS $ [BM]886 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]380 | ARS $ [BM]609 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]946 | ARS $ [BM]1,993 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]614 | ARS $ [BM]1,092 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]295 | ARS $ [BM]705 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]376 | ARS $ [BM]599 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]1,383 | ARS $ [BM]5,528 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]505 | ARS $ [BM]713 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]196 | ARS $ [BM]542 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]189,192 | ARS $ [BM]540,818 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]123,314 | ARS $ [BM]317,098 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]11,452 | ARS $ [BM]27,979 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]157,542 | ARS $ [BM]379,262 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]86,736 | ARS $ [BM]203,731 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]15,495 | ARS $ [BM]17,998 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]3,916 | ARS $ [BM]8,636 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]98,594 | ARS $ [BM]169,103 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]38,204 | ARS $ [BM]70,286 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,836 | ARS $ [BM]2,466 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]919 | ARS $ [BM]2,531 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]23,837 | ARS $ [BM]24,528 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]12,167 | ARS $ [BM]18,570 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]34,890 | ARS $ [BM]40,734 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]35,277 | ARS $ [BM]34,968 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]6,114,050 | ARS $ [BM]8,097,875 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]228 | ARS $ [BM]507 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]2,501 | ARS $ [BM]9,698 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]1,817 | ARS $ [BM]1,426 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]848 | ARS $ [BM]1,554 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]1,512 | ARS $ [BM]5,396 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]2,923 | ARS $ [BM]14,573 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]854 | ARS $ [BM]1,643 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]462 | ARS $ [BM]1,131 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]710 | ARS $ [BM]1,259 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]537 | ARS $ [BM]809 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]413 | ARS $ [BM]845 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,860 | ARS $ [BM]6,153 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]5,807 | ARS $ [BM]8,176 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]2,583 | ARS $ [BM]3,428 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]9,728 | ARS $ [BM]23,196 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]7,268 | ARS $ [BM]19,846 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]1,992 | ARS $ [BM]3,974 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]792 | ARS $ [BM]1,873 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]823 | ARS $ [BM]1,224 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]432,030 | ARS $ [BM]262,885 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]57 | ARS $ [BM]80 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]8,931 | ARS $ [BM]37,812 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]763 | ARS $ [BM]1,517 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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