Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 21% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,992 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 132 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,109 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 123 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $549 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 61 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $324 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $383 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 37 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $281 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $684 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 66 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $424 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $236 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $262 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $945 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 193 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $541 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $115 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $153,483 (Mex$ 13,575) | Mex$ 11,589 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,125 (Mex$ 7,617) | Mex$ 7,804 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,234 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 989 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $74,811 (Mex$ 6,617) | Mex$ 8,708 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $44,718 (Mex$ 3,955) | Mex$ 4,397 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,182 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 1,260 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,118 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 352 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $67,266 (Mex$ 5,949) | Mex$ 7,524 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $61,606 (Mex$ 5,449) | Mex$ 1,876 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,166 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 110 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $714 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 137 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,472 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 718 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $4,778 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 586 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $25,559 (Mex$ 2,261) | Mex$ 1,266 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,909 (Mex$ 2,734) | Mex$ 824 | + 232% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,380,880 (Mex$ 210,572) | Mex$ 325,488 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $187 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,512 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 545 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $982 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 125 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is about the same as in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,049 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 73 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,207 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 251 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,883 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 571 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $485 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 72 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $263 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $746 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 45 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $550 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 21 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $344 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,351 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 114 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,925 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 321 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,840 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 165 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,972 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 580 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,491 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 715 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,024 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 107 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $388 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 62 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $492 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 36 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $74,161 (Mex$ 6,559) | Mex$ 10,888 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (Mex$ 5.08) | Mex$ 3.59 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,711 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 606 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $562 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 54 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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