Cost of living in Mendoza, Argentina vs Mazatlán, Mexico

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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $828 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 183 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $502 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 100 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $180 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 48 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $70 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 36 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $71 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $243 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 64 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $95 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 39 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $44 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $71 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $258 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 244 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $48 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $32,499 (Mex$ 6,976) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $18,850 (Mex$ 4,046) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,426 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $20,627 (Mex$ 4,427) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,554 (Mex$ 3,124) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,955 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 770 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,608 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 351 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,322 (Mex$ 7,367) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,472 (Mex$ 2,462) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $312 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 88 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $189 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 54 | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,041 (Mex$ 867) | Mex$ 848 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,610 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 552 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,648 (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,617 (Mex$ 1,206) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,047,050 (Mex$ 439,388) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,196 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 424 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $458 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 283 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $453 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 105 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $787 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 137 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,116 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 517 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $331 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 58 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $149 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 43 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $195 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 36 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $408 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 87 | + 0% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,163 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 298 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $845 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 109 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,166 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 675 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,156 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 605 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $329 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 110 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $208 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 54 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $144 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 36 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,848 (Mex$ 7,695) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Mex$ 1.54) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,174 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 522 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $182 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 53 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 38,935 (ARS $181,391) in Mendoza.
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