Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 91% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
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| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 113% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Queretaro (Mexico) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 278 (ARS $1,196) | ARS $564 | 112% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 109 (ARS $470) | ARS $348 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 58 (ARS $248) | ARS $95 | 161% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (ARS $91) | ARS $67 | 35% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 45 (ARS $196) | ARS $83 | 137% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 33 (ARS $143) | ARS $60 | 140% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 70 (ARS $301) | ARS $144 | 109% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 44 (ARS $191) | ARS $53 | 260% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 30 (ARS $128) | ARS $29 | 348% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 21 (ARS $90) | ARS $62 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 294 (ARS $1,266) | ARS $210 | 504% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 33 (ARS $140) | ARS $102 | 38% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 18 (ARS $77) | ARS $28 | 180% |
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 115% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Queretaro (Mexico) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 18,428 (ARS $79,367) | ARS $20,827 | 281% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 8,173 (ARS $35,199) | ARS $12,882 | 173% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,042 (ARS $4,489) | ARS $3,325 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 11,077 (ARS $47,706) | ARS $12,796 | 273% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,887 (ARS $21,048) | ARS $9,106 | 131% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 571 (ARS $2,461) | ARS $2,070 | 19% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 365 (ARS $1,572) | ARS $1,692 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 10,278 (ARS $44,265) | ARS $24,446 | 81% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,731 (ARS $11,761) | ARS $6,484 | 81% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 97 (ARS $419) | ARS $233 | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 80 (ARS $345) | ARS $180 | 92% |
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 44% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Queretaro (Mexico) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 810 (ARS $3,490) | ARS $1,624 | 115% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 589 (ARS $2,537) | ARS $1,895 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,561 (ARS $6,724) | ARS $4,655 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,081 (ARS $4,654) | ARS $4,313 | 8% |
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 88% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Queretaro (Mexico) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 367,749 (ARS $1,583,851) | ARS $624,384 | 154% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (ARS $81) | ARS $46 | 76% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 583 (ARS $2,511) | ARS $1,353 | 86% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 133 (ARS $573) | ARS $657 | 13% |
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 95% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Queretaro (Mexico) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 70 (ARS $301) | ARS $175 | 71% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 191 (ARS $823) | ARS $401 | 105% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 666 (ARS $2,869) | ARS $947 | 203% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 76 (ARS $326) | ARS $138 | 136% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 50 (ARS $213) | ARS $137 | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 70 (ARS $301) | ARS $198 | 52% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 28 (ARS $120) | ARS $72 | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 35 (ARS $151) | ARS $82 | 83% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 238 (ARS $1,027) | ARS $327 | 214% |
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 54% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Queretaro (Mexico) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 382 (ARS $1,644) | ARS $720 | 128% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 167 (ARS $721) | ARS $521 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 539 (ARS $2,319) | ARS $1,500 | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 658 (ARS $2,835) | ARS $1,388 | 104% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 134 (ARS $577) | ARS $344 | 68% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 66 (ARS $284) | ARS $170 | 67% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 38 (ARS $164) | ARS $118 | 39% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 10,967 (ARS $47,232) | ARS $51,130 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.89 (ARS $8) | ARS $5.00 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 1,022 (ARS $4,403) | ARS $1,708 | 158% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 58 (ARS $249) | ARS $259 | 4% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $122,023 (Mex$ 28,332) in Queretaro to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $64,000 in San Juan.