Cost of living in Quilmes, Argentina vs Mexico City, Mexico
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $584 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 234 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $415 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 116 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $155 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 51 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 22 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $133 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $85 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $253 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $108 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 39 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $40 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 25 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $59 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $312 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 239 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $140 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $50 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $28,191 (Mex$ 6,053) | Mex$ 25,595 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,464 (Mex$ 3,750) | Mex$ 14,372 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,404 (Mex$ 946) | Mex$ 949 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $17,740 (Mex$ 3,809) | Mex$ 17,996 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,305 (Mex$ 3,501) | Mex$ 8,591 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,594 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 702 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,073 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 376 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $12,109 (Mex$ 2,600) | Mex$ 6,941 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,469 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 2,011 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $285 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 109 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $200 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 114 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,244 (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 886 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,394 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 700 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,749 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 1,607 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,564 (Mex$ 980) | Mex$ 1,279 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $517,048 (Mex$ 111,019) | Mex$ 375,534 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $55 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,659 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 424 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $216 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 78 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $180 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 81 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $298 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 167 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,228 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 702 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $214 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 76 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $120 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 49 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $187 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 63 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $92 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $67 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 34 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $477 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 312 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $953 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 418 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $392 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 165 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,949 (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 909 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,249 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 881 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $225 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 159 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $107 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 74 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 51 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $47,720 (Mex$ 10,246) | Mex$ 11,283 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Mex$ 1.50) | Mex$ 1.74 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,289 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 1,444 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $115 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 65 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,388 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 80,000 in Mexico City you would need to make just about Mex$ 38,809 (ARS $180,744) in Quilmes.
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