- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Ushuaia
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ushuaia, Argentina compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $95 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 58 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $110 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 61 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $17 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 53 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $16 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 12 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $53 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 24 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $30 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $98 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 14 | + 639% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $18 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $15 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $31 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 60 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $227 (Mex$ 230) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $36 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 16 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $17 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 33 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,033 (Mex$ 11,193) | Mex$ 20,470 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $21,211 (Mex$ 21,517) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $478 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 550 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $12,000 (Mex$ 12,173) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $6,000 (Mex$ 6,087) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,843 (Mex$ 1,869) | Mex$ 500 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $500 (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 433 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $19,799 (Mex$ 20,085) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 198% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,500 (Mex$ 2,536) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $149 (Mex$ 151) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 153% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $717 (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 350 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,057 (Mex$ 1,072) | Mex$ 416 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,954 (Mex$ 2,997) | Mex$ 800 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $300 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 500 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $266,750 (Mex$ 270,600) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $13 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $270 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 255 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 63 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $598 (Mex$ 607) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $86 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 35 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $40 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 39 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $57 (Mex$ 58) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $38 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $25 (Mex$ 25) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $40 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 57 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 49% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $790 (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 250 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $297 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 130 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $598 (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 200 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,188 (Mex$ 1,205) | Mex$ 613 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $35 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 62 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $25 (Mex$ 25) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $20 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,000 (Mex$ 1,014) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $991 (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 550 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $6.00 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 36 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 34 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 75,413
(ARS $74,340)
in Ushuaia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 64,000
in Acapulco.
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