Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina vs Mazatlán, Mexico

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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $564 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 183 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $348 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 100 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $95 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 48 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $83 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 36 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $60 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $144 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 64 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $53 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 39 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $29 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 21 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $62 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $210 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 244 | - 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $102 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $28 (Mex$ 5.93) | Mex$ 14 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $20,827 (Mex$ 4,469) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $12,882 (Mex$ 2,764) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,325 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $12,796 (Mex$ 2,746) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,106 (Mex$ 1,954) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,070 (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 770 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,692 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 351 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $24,446 (Mex$ 5,245) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,484 (Mex$ 1,391) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $233 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 88 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $180 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 54 | - 29% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,624 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 848 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,895 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 552 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,655 (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,313 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $624,384 (Mex$ 133,974) | Mex$ 255,638 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $46 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,353 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 424 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $657 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 283 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $175 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 105 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $401 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 137 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $947 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 517 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $138 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 58 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $137 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 43 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $198 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 36 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $72 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $82 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $327 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 87 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $720 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 298 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $521 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 109 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,500 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 675 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,388 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 605 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $344 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 110 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $170 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 54 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $118 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 36 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $51,130 (Mex$ 10,971) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.00 (Mex$ 1.07) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,708 (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 522 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $259 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 53 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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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$ 25,037 (ARS $116,683) in San Juan.
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