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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Mexico City is 25% cheaper than Buenos Aires
| Lifestyle | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $700/mo | $550/mo | -21% |
| Moderate | $1,000/mo | $750/mo | -25% |
| Comfortable | $1,500/mo | $1,150/mo | -23% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $950/mo | $500/mo | -47% |
| Groceries & Food | $200/mo | $150/mo | -25% |
| Dining Out | $100/mo | $100/mo | 0% |
| Transport | $18/mo | $12/mo | -33% |
| Utilities & Internet | $100/mo | $75/mo | -25% |
| Healthcare | $80/mo | $60/mo | -25% |
| Leisure & Personal | $70/mo | $53/mo | -24% |
Sources: INEGI (Mexico), World Bank / INDEC (Argentina), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $1 | -50% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -25% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | -5% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $5 | $3 | -30% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -10% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -26% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $1 | -13% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street taco (single) | $1 | $1 | +33% |
| Comida corrida (set lunch) | $4 | $1 | -73% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $6 | -13% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $2 | -24% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3 | $3 | -3% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | -8% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $750 | $500 | -33% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $450 | $320 | -29% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,500 | $950 | -37% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $900 | $550 | -39% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (Metro) | $16 | $8 | -50% |
| Taxi start | $1 | $1 | -25% |
| Taxi per km | $1 | $0 | -45% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -20% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $55 | $35 | -36% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $25 | $18 | -28% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $15 | $6 | -60% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $52 | $50 | -4% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $30 | $75 | +150% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $22 | -27% |
| Cinema ticket | $4 | $4 | +10% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $6 | $6 | -5% |
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