Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 346 (ARS $20,319) | ARS $21,812 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 179 (ARS $10,524) | ARS $12,491 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (ARS $4,172) | ARS $4,907 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (ARS $1,687) | ARS $1,669 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 52 (ARS $3,063) | ARS $4,603 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (ARS $2,010) | ARS $2,865 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (ARS $5,336) | ARS $8,101 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (ARS $2,762) | ARS $2,616 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (ARS $1,947) | ARS $1,181 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (ARS $1,604) | ARS $2,261 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 273 (ARS $16,035) | ARS $7,786 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (ARS $2,249) | ARS $3,373 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (ARS $1,674) | ARS $1,312 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 33% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,604 (ARS $1,855,963) | ARS $1,241,450 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,686 (ARS $979,874) | ARS $813,411 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,056 (ARS $61,991) | ARS $98,543 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 22,313 (ARS $1,310,325) | ARS $797,007 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 12,584 (ARS $738,966) | ARS $494,691 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 686 (ARS $40,273) | ARS $72,019 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 509 (ARS $29,868) | ARS $22,381 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,425 (ARS $494,752) | ARS $489,103 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,258 (ARS $132,619) | ARS $299,259 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 146 (ARS $8,561) | ARS $8,689 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (ARS $7,029) | ARS $5,783 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 996 (ARS $58,481) | ARS $127,281 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 926 (ARS $54,383) | ARS $75,537 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,654 (ARS $97,149) | ARS $144,284 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,935 (ARS $113,626) | ARS $123,146 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 379,327 (ARS $22,275,979) | ARS $33,721,500 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (ARS $1,421) | ARS $1,292 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 549 (ARS $32,260) | ARS $42,018 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 105 (ARS $6,183) | ARS $18,135 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 124 (ARS $7,307) | ARS $6,342 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 267 (ARS $15,703) | ARS $20,338 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 694 (ARS $40,749) | ARS $33,614 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 98 (ARS $5,750) | ARS $12,320 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (ARS $3,582) | ARS $4,323 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (ARS $5,157) | ARS $7,454 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (ARS $2,244) | ARS $2,753 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (ARS $2,183) | ARS $4,463 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 380 (ARS $22,290) | ARS $18,694 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 389 (ARS $22,873) | ARS $45,975 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 183 (ARS $10,746) | ARS $16,622 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,419 (ARS $83,310) | ARS $53,109 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,010 (ARS $59,332) | ARS $60,418 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 226 (ARS $13,252) | ARS $8,828 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 102 (ARS $5,995) | ARS $5,190 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (ARS $3,486) | ARS $4,924 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,134 (ARS $595,096) | ARS $800,096 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.75 (ARS $103) | ARS $729 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,462 (ARS $85,873) | ARS $45,571 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (ARS $4,781) | ARS $3,981 | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,702 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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