Cost of living in Mendoza, Argentina vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $337 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 154 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $257 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 91 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $88 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 47 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $91 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 34 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $48 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $178 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 57 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $46 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 36 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $28 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $55 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $190 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 204 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $97 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $30 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 14 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $21,930 (Mex$ 7,994) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $12,251 (Mex$ 4,465) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,710 (Mex$ 1,352) | Mex$ 901 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $16,151 (Mex$ 5,887) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,264 (Mex$ 4,470) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,170 (Mex$ 1,520) | Mex$ 647 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,287 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 351 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $16,822 (Mex$ 6,132) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,666 (Mex$ 2,065) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $223 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 89 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $130 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 58 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,732 (Mex$ 996) | Mex$ 786 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,682 (Mex$ 613) | Mex$ 560 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,785 (Mex$ 1,380) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,623 (Mex$ 1,321) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,100,650 (Mex$ 401,190) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $46 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $853 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 456 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $437 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 272 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $166 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 94 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $241 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 114 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $632 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 471 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $79 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 63 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $76 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 43 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $101 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 33 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $59 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $59 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $270 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 78 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $757 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 291 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $526 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 103 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,211 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 496 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,418 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 517 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $240 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 89 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $109 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 43 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $107 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $26,012 (Mex$ 9,481) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.66 (Mex$ 0.97) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $904 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 428 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $100 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 47 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 984 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 42,006 (ARS $115,243) in Mendoza.
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