Argentina vs Mexico
Mexico is about 15% pricier than Argentina overall, with a price level of 55.0 versus 46.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Argentina scores higher (87 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Argentina Mexico
Price level (US=100) 46.6 55.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $30,431 $26,185
GNI / capita (PPP) $29,800 $25,460
Inflation (YoY) 219.9% 4.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Argentina Mexico
Housing & utilities 38 82
Food 82 100
Transport 80 95
Restaurants & hotels 77 84
Health 41 83
Communication 91 69
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Argentina Mexico
Quality-of-life score 87/100 64/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.5 24.9
Internet users 90% 83%
Frequently asked
Is Argentina more expensive than Mexico?
Mexico is more expensive: about 15% pricier than Argentina overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Mexico?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Argentina would cost roughly $118,000 in Mexico, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Argentina or Mexico?
Argentina scores higher, 87 vs 64 out of 100.
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