At a glance
 MX
Mexico City
|
 AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Argentina |
| Nomad score | 7.0 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,788 / mo | $1,543 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 20° / 13°C | 28° / 20°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 108 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 54 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Average low | 11°C | 14.2°C |
| Precipitation | 95 mm / mo | 82 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 328 h / mo | 296 h / mo |
| Humidity | 59% | 72% |
| Rain days | 11.1 / mo | 7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.5 km/h | 21.9 km/h |
MX
Mexico City · average high by month
J 23
F 25
M 28
A 28
M 28
J 25
J 23
A 23
S 23
O 23
N 24
D 22
AR
Buenos Aires · average high by month
J 29
F 28
M 26
A 21
M 17
J 15
J 14
A 16
S 19
O 22
N 25
D 28
Air quality
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 108 | 54 |
| PM2.5 | 24.8 µg/m³ | 6.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 24.9 µg/m³ | 7.2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 22 µg/m³ | 123 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Startup Scene | 8.3 | 7.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.6 | 6.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| Weather | 8.2 | 6.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.6 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 8.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Currency Stability | 5.8 | 2.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.0 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Nightlife | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.8 | 6.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 8.4 | 7.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Internet Speed | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Food Scene | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.9 | 7.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.2 | 7.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Political Stability | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Visa Ease | 8.1 | 7.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.1 | 8.4 |
| Cleanliness | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 4.8 | 6.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Cycling | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Public Transit | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Walkability | 7.4 | 8.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 8.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $39 per pair | $119 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $41 per dress | $79 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $108 per pair | $66 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $108 per month | $68 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.20 per ticket | $13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.76 per cup | $2.64 per cup |
| Beer | $3.15 per pint | $3.81 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $11 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.37 per meal | $8.10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $52 per meal | $24 per meal |
| Apples | $2.98 per kg | $2.57 per kg |
| Bread | $2.39 per loaf | $3.29 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.92 per bottle | $1.78 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.63 per liter | $1.25 per liter |
| Rice | $1.92 per kg | $1.20 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.35 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $5.60 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $165 per month | $162 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $30 per month | $33 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $46 per visit | $28 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $3.66 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
|
AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $678 per month | $455 per month |
| Housing | $678 per month | $455 per month |
| Coworking Space | $136 per month | $185 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,737 per month | $750 per month |
| Coliving Space | $500 per month | $463 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $42 per month | $34 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $36 per month | $51 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
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|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $11 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.90 per kg | $1.65 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $16 per month | $5.93 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $26 per month | $28 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.71 one-time | — |
| Gym Membership | $33 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $14 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $1.30 per trip | $1.26 per trip |
| Transportation | $35 per month | $56 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.44 per km | $0.63 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $20 per month | $44 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.15 per trip | $4.43 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.29 per liter | $1.38 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $27 per month | $351 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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AR
Buenos Aires
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $51 per month | $93 per month |