Comparison
Mexico City vs Buenos Aires: cost of living compared
On an average lifestyle in a 1-bed apartment, Buenos Aires costs 27% less than Mexico City: $977 against $1,333 a month, a difference of $356.
Category by category
One person, 1-bed apartment, average lifestyle.
| Category | Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $720 | $520 | −$200 |
| Groceries | $230 | $180 | −$50 |
| Transport | $45 | $30 | −$15 |
| Utilities | $60 | $45 | −$15 |
| Internet | $28 | $22 | −$6 |
| Coworking | $130 | $90 | −$40 |
| Entertainment | $120 | $90 | −$30 |
| Total per month | $1,333 | $977 | −$356 |
The category that separates the two cities most is rent: $720 in Mexico City and $520 in Buenos Aires, which is $200 of the $356 gap. Buenos Aires has an equal or lower estimate in every category.
Other households and lifestyles
| Scenario | Mexico City | Buenos Aires | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frugal · Room | $597 | $418 | −$179 |
| Frugal · 1-bed apartment | $942 | $663 | −$279 |
| Average · 1-bed apartment | $1,333 | $977 | −$356 |
| Comfortable · 1-bed apartment | $1,885 | $1,458 | −$427 |
| Average · Family apartment | $1,873 | $1,402 | −$471 |
| Comfortable · Family apartment | $2,615 | $1,968 | −$647 |
Currency and exchange rates
Mexico uses the Mexican peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period.
Argentina uses the Argentine peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period, and this currency has been especially volatile.
A lower cost is not the same as a better fit. These figures do not measure housing quality, climate, safety or work opportunities.