Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $716 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 180 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $431 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 100 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $61 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $140 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $69 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 35 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $199 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 100 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $70 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 97 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $34 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 40 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $70 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $241 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 200 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $132 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $50 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $32,718 (Mex$ 7,685) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,303 (Mex$ 5,709) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,414 (Mex$ 1,037) | Mex$ 300 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,311 (Mex$ 4,536) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,695 (Mex$ 3,452) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,153 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 200 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,371 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 500 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $30,632 (Mex$ 7,195) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,221 (Mex$ 3,105) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $261 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 180 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $247 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 200 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 63% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,058 (Mex$ 953) | Mex$ 500 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,775 (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 400 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,405 (Mex$ 1,505) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,383 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 800 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,324,580 (Mex$ 311,128) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $941 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 500 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $308 (Mex$ 72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 100 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $331 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 300 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $972 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 500 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $163 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 50 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $100 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 75 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $141 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 70 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $77 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $61 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 40 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $426 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 80 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,025 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 300 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $490 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 150 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,719 (Mex$ 404) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,604 (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 500 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $188 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 130 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $158 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 50 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $135 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $45,977 (Mex$ 10,799) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.06 (Mex$ 0.95) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,474 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 800 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $156 (Mex$ 37) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 499 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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