- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Ushuaia
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ushuaia, Argentina compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $151 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 58 | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $134 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 61 | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $44 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 38 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $16 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 12 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $50 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $35 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $98 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 14 | + 547% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $27 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $18 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 39 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $187 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 170 | - 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $43 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 16 | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $15 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 33 | - 61% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 38% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,734 (Mex$ 13,163) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,000 (Mex$ 14,294) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,117 (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 550 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $13,750 (Mex$ 12,284) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $9,750 (Mex$ 8,710) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $4,413 (Mex$ 3,942) | Mex$ 500 | + 688% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $577 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 433 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,000 (Mex$ 11,614) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,200 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $160 (Mex$ 143) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $153 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 60 | + 128% | |
Clothes | + 148% | |||
Clothes in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 148% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,200 (Mex$ 1,072) | Mex$ 350 | + 206% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,225 (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 416 | + 163% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,825 (Mex$ 1,630) | Mex$ 950 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $1,067 (Mex$ 953) | Mex$ 550 | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 38% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $350,000 (Mex$ 312,682) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $12 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 13 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $485 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 255 | + 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $86 (Mex$ 77) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $64 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 63 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $340 (Mex$ 304) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $450 (Mex$ 402) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $93 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 35 | + 137% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $50 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $56 (Mex$ 50) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $28 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $30 (Mex$ 27) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 118 | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 30% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $575 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 265 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $358 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 130 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $567 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 200 | + 153% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $967 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 493 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $162 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 62 | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $72 (Mex$ 64) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $73 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 26 | + 151% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.00 (Mex$ 1.79) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,100 (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 550 | + 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $6.00 (Mex$ 5.36) | Mex$ 36 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.893
MXN
/
ARS
Do you live in Acapulco? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chihuahua (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Felipe (Chile)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Austin, Texas (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rivera (Uruguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Queretaro (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Maldonado (Uruguay)
Cost of living in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 34% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 57,680
(ARS $64,564)
in Ushuaia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 43,000
in Acapulco.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Delhi costs ₨20,330 (3 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Las Vegas, Nevada costs $915 (37 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in London costs £25 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Dunedin costs NZ$100 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Montevideo costs $U1,400 (about 2 hours ago)
- Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in San Luis Obispo, California costs $50 (about 2 hours ago)