Cost of living in Argentina compared to Mexico
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 307 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 160 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 70 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 47 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 94 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 50 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 280 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 25 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (Mex$ 8,935) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (Mex$ 6,305) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (Mex$ 6,677) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (Mex$ 3,946) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 888 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 432 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (Mex$ 4,994) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (Mex$ 2,808) | Mex$ 2,714 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 115 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 119 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 979 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 692 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (Mex$ 1,879) | Mex$ 1,751 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (Mex$ 339,511) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 583 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 93 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 218 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 696 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 79 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 63 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 69 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 260 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 396 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 164 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 829 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 904 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 179 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 81 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (Mex$ 8,753) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (Mex$ 3.96) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 888 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 74 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,428 prices entered by 1,601 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Mexico
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