Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Tapachula, Mexico
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $642 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 65 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $446 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 99 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $161 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 100 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $150 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $88 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $286 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 45 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $102 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 42 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 35 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $285 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 130 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $44,599 (Mex$ 10,528) | Mex$ 13,191 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $31,191 (Mex$ 7,363) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,058 (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 2,317 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,780 (Mex$ 7,502) | Mex$ 8,747 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,606 (Mex$ 4,628) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,088 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 1,399 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,415 (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 750 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,830 (Mex$ 8,222) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,860 (Mex$ 3,508) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 251% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $361 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 192 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $235 (Mex$ 56) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,883 (Mex$ 917) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 800 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,832 (Mex$ 1,613) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,076,570 (Mex$ 490,183) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $67 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,260 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 450 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $433 (Mex$ 102) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $295 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 60 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $581 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 200 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,185 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 500 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 400 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $155 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 63 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 80 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 44 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $138 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 60 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $579 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 135 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,391 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 147 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $695 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 140 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,386 (Mex$ 563) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,163 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 300 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $390 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 115 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $193 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 80 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 55 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $61,592 (Mex$ 14,539) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (Mex$ 4.15) | Mex$ 4.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,278 (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 417 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (Mex$ 40) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,848 prices entered by 719 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 37,000 in Tapachula you would need to make just about Mex$ 32,290 (ARS $136,792) in Buenos Aires.
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