Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,400 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 188 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,967 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 125 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $654 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 69 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $262 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $604 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 40 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $379 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,121 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 67 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $615 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 55 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $295 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 31 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $384 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,383 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 207 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $508 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 34 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $227 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $186,326 (Mex$ 16,275) | Mex$ 15,182 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $117,503 (Mex$ 10,263) | Mex$ 8,804 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $11,407 (Mex$ 996) | Mex$ 529 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $157,542 (Mex$ 13,761) | Mex$ 10,530 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $86,736 (Mex$ 7,576) | Mex$ 6,029 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,495 (Mex$ 1,353) | Mex$ 438 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,235 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 365 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $91,715 (Mex$ 8,011) | Mex$ 6,757 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $38,204 (Mex$ 3,337) | Mex$ 2,502 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,554 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 105 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $897 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 150 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 89% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,426 (Mex$ 2,483) | Mex$ 777 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,486 (Mex$ 1,091) | Mex$ 736 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $35,338 (Mex$ 3,087) | Mex$ 1,680 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $33,253 (Mex$ 2,905) | Mex$ 1,238 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,526,170 (Mex$ 482,690) | Mex$ 412,300 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $215 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,496 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 521 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,799 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 207 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $893 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 66 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,483 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 133 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,802 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 560 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $854 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 85 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $541 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 53 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $804 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 48 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $604 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 36 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $445 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,702 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 216 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 82% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,152 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 295 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,403 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 165 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $9,728 (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,268 (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 609 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,992 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 149 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $792 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 65 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $816 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 45 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $432,030 (Mex$ 37,736) | Mex$ 11,167 | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (Mex$ 5.00) | Mex$ 1.87 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,931 (Mex$ 780) | Mex$ 688 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $763 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 71 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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