- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Ushuaia
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ushuaia, Argentina compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 40% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $151 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 58 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $134 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 61 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $44 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 53 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $16 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 12 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $56 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $35 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $105 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 14 | + 704% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $27 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $18 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 39 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $187 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 170 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $43 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 16 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $15 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 33 | - 54% | |
| 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 $13,510 (Mex$ 13,926) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,333 (Mex$ 16,836) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,117 (Mex$ 1,151) | Mex$ 550 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,333 (Mex$ 14,774) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,667 (Mex$ 10,995) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $4,413 (Mex$ 4,548) | Mex$ 500 | + 810% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $577 (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 433 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,000 (Mex$ 13,400) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,200 (Mex$ 2,268) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $160 (Mex$ 165) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $153 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 60 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 180% | |||
| Clothes in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 180% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,200 (Mex$ 1,237) | Mex$ 350 | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,225 (Mex$ 1,263) | Mex$ 416 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,633 (Mex$ 1,684) | Mex$ 950 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $1,067 (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 550 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 52% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $350,000 (Mex$ 360,764) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $12 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $447 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 255 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $86 (Mex$ 89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 17% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $64 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 63 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $340 (Mex$ 350) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $450 (Mex$ 464) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $93 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 35 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $50 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $56 (Mex$ 57) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $28 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $30 (Mex$ 31) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 118 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 38% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $667 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 265 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $358 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 130 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $567 (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 200 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $967 (Mex$ 996) | Mex$ 493 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $162 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 62 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $72 (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $73 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 26 | + 189% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.00 (Mex$ 2.06) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,067 (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 550 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $6.00 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 36 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 44% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 92,328
(ARS $89,573)
in Ushuaia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 64,000
in Acapulco.
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