Cost of living in Argentina compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,528 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 283 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,993 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 154 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,030 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 72 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $382 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $974 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 46 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $655 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,472 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 93 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $647 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 49 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $421 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $466 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,067 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 259 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $745 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $271 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $220,079 (Mex$ 10,741) | Mex$ 21,358 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $138,696 (Mex$ 6,769) | Mex$ 10,397 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $19,149 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 1,058 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,310 (Mex$ 7,238) | Mex$ 12,854 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $108,186 (Mex$ 5,280) | Mex$ 6,880 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $18,444 (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 802 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,739 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 410 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,668 (Mex$ 6,329) | Mex$ 6,722 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76,379 (Mex$ 3,728) | Mex$ 2,591 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,760 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 114 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,565 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 122 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,451 (Mex$ 1,340) | Mex$ 948 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,082 (Mex$ 785) | Mex$ 695 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $43,119 (Mex$ 2,104) | Mex$ 1,704 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,412 (Mex$ 1,875) | Mex$ 1,259 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,086,590 (Mex$ 394,674) | Mex$ 389,305 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $283 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $5,446 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 629 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,844 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 86 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,074 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 203 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,795 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 634 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,910 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 90 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $887 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 58 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,370 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 69 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $819 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 34 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $713 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,959 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 226 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,896 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 351 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,201 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 150 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,874 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 808 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,435 (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 747 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,262 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 162 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,391 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 81 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,087 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 47 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $352,941 (Mex$ 17,226) | Mex$ 10,724 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $75 (Mex$ 3.67) | Mex$ 2.25 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,937 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 874 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $953 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 80 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Mexico
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