Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,397 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 272 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,579 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 155 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,641 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 76 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $489 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,495 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 50 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $975 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,903 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 106 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $915 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 50 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $512 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 37 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $822 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,281 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 280 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,511 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 34 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $545 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $406,806 (Mex$ 19,573) | Mex$ 30,839 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $289,890 (Mex$ 13,948) | Mex$ 16,797 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,542 (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 1,284 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $340,837 (Mex$ 16,399) | Mex$ 20,295 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $209,368 (Mex$ 10,073) | Mex$ 11,819 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,255 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 820 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $8,123 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 433 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $142,663 (Mex$ 6,864) | Mex$ 6,952 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $112,948 (Mex$ 5,434) | Mex$ 3,085 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,259 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 133 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,685 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 107 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $49,865 (Mex$ 2,399) | Mex$ 1,109 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $24,850 (Mex$ 1,196) | Mex$ 948 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $67,916 (Mex$ 3,268) | Mex$ 1,906 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $61,553 (Mex$ 2,961) | Mex$ 1,542 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $16,957,300 (Mex$ 815,871) | Mex$ 384,618 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $330 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,290 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 467 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,488 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 159 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,840 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 114 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,639 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 201 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $9,419 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 731 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,614 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 75 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,502 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 58 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,976 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 63 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,240 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 37 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $892 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 38 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,874 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 326 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $11,411 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 379 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,894 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 169 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $20,635 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 1,051 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,495 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 923 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,566 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 202 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,766 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 81 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,211 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 50 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $428,001 (Mex$ 20,593) | Mex$ 10,767 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $64 (Mex$ 3.07) | Mex$ 2.83 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $13,104 (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 1,406 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,160 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 71 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,954 prices entered by 618 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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