Cost of living in Argentina compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,956 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 266 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,337 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 147 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 66 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $290 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $749 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 45 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $533 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 26 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,089 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 85 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $586 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 48 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $279 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 32 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,714 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 257 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $544 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $205 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $138,564 (Mex$ 9,773) | Mex$ 19,780 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $92,594 (Mex$ 6,531) | Mex$ 10,097 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,139 (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 1,035 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $104,179 (Mex$ 7,348) | Mex$ 12,606 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $65,118 (Mex$ 4,593) | Mex$ 6,736 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (Mex$ 653) | Mex$ 701 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,806 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 399 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $107,360 (Mex$ 7,572) | Mex$ 6,702 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (Mex$ 3,931) | Mex$ 2,547 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 118 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 126 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,853 (Mex$ 1,541) | Mex$ 968 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $13,157 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 744 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,815 (Mex$ 2,597) | Mex$ 1,692 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,999 (Mex$ 2,186) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (Mex$ 488,119) | Mex$ 391,187 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $243 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,084 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 571 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,467 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 90 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,987 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 201 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,077 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 592 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 74 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $698 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 58 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $773 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 68 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 35 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,017 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 237 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Argentina | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,573 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 360 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,793 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 155 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,388 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 714 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,580 (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 767 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,611 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 162 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,069 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 79 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $737 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 46 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (Mex$ 22,730) | Mex$ 11,182 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (Mex$ 5.24) | Mex$ 2.18 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,219 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 857 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $659 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 78 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Mexico
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