Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 208 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 150 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 66 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $305 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $947 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 36 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $659 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,286 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 186 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $751 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 52 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $273 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 31 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 330 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $563 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 31 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 (Mex$ 14,922) | Mex$ 43,272 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 (Mex$ 8,905) | Mex$ 11,603 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 983 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,944 (Mex$ 11,899) | Mex$ 16,267 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $101,346 (Mex$ 7,401) | Mex$ 7,359 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 2,075 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,179 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 416 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 (Mex$ 8,159) | Mex$ 8,716 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 (Mex$ 3,910) | Mex$ 1,508 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 137 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 133 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 937 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,702 (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 905 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 (Mex$ 3,007) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 (Mex$ 3,154) | Mex$ 1,305 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 (Mex$ 580,236) | Mex$ 324,744 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $228 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 960 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,200 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 482 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,147 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 87 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 85 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 1,291 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 104 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,109 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 38 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 41 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 31 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 55 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 249 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,943 (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 472 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 146 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 854 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 1,244 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 148 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 80 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 46 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 (Mex$ 24,406) | Mex$ 15,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 (Mex$ 3.30) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 1,926 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 58 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,150 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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