Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $244 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 154 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $226 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 91 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $112 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 47 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $35 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 18 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $45 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $46 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $152 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 57 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $39 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 36 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $54 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $191 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 204 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $71 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $16,816 (Mex$ 6,130) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $9,660 (Mex$ 3,521) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,233 (Mex$ 1,178) | Mex$ 901 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $8,858 (Mex$ 3,229) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $7,625 (Mex$ 2,779) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $1,510 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 647 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $987 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 351 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $12,047 (Mex$ 4,391) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,281 (Mex$ 2,289) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $164 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 89 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $126 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 58 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,412 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 786 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,490 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 560 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,972 (Mex$ 1,083) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,932 (Mex$ 1,069) | Mex$ 1,124 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $512,890 (Mex$ 186,950) | Mex$ 235,920 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $35 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $626 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 456 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 272 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $140 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 94 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $150 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 114 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $500 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 471 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $98 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 63 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $99 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $114 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 33 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $39 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $327 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 78 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $701 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 291 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $389 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 103 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,000 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 496 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $700 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 517 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $182 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 89 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $82 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 43 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $88 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,076 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $0.30 (Mex$ 0.11) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $587 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 428 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $130 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 453 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 29,673 (ARS $81,406) in San Juan.
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