Cost of living in Argentina compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,956 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 309 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,950 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 170 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,966 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 71 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,541 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,313 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 49 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,008 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 35 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,580 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 86 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,551 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 48 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,633 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 35 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,700 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 259 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,070 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 39 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,101 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $976,935 (Mex$ 19,049) | Mex$ 23,019 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $629,968 (Mex$ 12,284) | Mex$ 12,117 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $117,333 (Mex$ 2,288) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $612,661 (Mex$ 11,946) | Mex$ 14,852 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $426,502 (Mex$ 8,316) | Mex$ 7,445 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $60,189 (Mex$ 1,174) | Mex$ 924 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $26,417 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 416 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $485,222 (Mex$ 9,461) | Mex$ 5,863 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,994 (Mex$ 5,382) | Mex$ 2,441 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,232 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 121 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,110 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 126 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $121,789 (Mex$ 2,375) | Mex$ 961 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $60,735 (Mex$ 1,184) | Mex$ 751 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,602 (Mex$ 2,859) | Mex$ 1,649 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $130,534 (Mex$ 2,545) | Mex$ 1,372 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,626,600 (Mex$ 597,178) | Mex$ 389,276 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,241 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $43,371 (Mex$ 846) | Mex$ 593 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,357 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 100 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $19,607 (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 274 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $24,917 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 716 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,765 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 81 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,255 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 66 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,430 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 79 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,804 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 38 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,596 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 42 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,329 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 293 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $39,433 (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 422 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,833 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 174 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,382 (Mex$ 904) | Mex$ 878 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $65,267 (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 943 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,280 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 198 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,789 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 91 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,398 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 58 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $973,929 (Mex$ 18,990) | Mex$ 11,540 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $533 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.37 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,566 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 996 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 79 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,309 prices entered by 1,275 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Mexico
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