Compare Cities

See how cost of living compares across up to four cities

City 1

Mexico City, Mexico

City 2

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Who for:

Expensive

21% above average

Mexico City

Mexico

Monthly Total

$ 1 756

for one adult

Affordable

26% below average

Buenos Aires

Argentina

Monthly Total

$ 1 053

for one adult

+66.8%

Mexico City is 66.8% more expensive than Buenos Aires

$ 703 difference per month

Category Breakdown

Bars are scaled to the highest value in each category.

Housing

+93.8%

Mexico City$ 1 150

Buenos Aires$ 593

Basic Grocery Basket

+2.4%

Mexico City$ 146

Buenos Aires$ 142

Restaurants

+19.6%

Mexico City$ 194

Buenos Aires$ 162

Transportation

+61.7%

Mexico City$ 46

Buenos Aires$ 28

Utilities

+135.8%

Mexico City$ 121

Buenos Aires$ 51

Entertainment

+35.2%

Mexico City$ 35

Buenos Aires$ 26

Healthcare

+1483.3%

Mexico City$ 29

Buenos Aires$ 2

Clothing

-24.4%

Mexico City$ 36

Buenos Aires$ 48

Monthly Costs Comparison

Cost Distribution