- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- India
- Mérida
- Bangalore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mérida (Mexico) and Bangalore (India)
| Food | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 67% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 114 (₨510) | ₨261 | 95% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 74 (₨330) | ₨161 | 105% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (₨187) | ₨99 | 89% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 13.43 (₨60) | ₨32 | 88% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 21 (₨94) | ₨48 | 95% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15.25 (₨68) | ₨23 | 194% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (₨168) | ₨135 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (₨158) | ₨132 | 20% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (₨149) | ₨43 | 245% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 11.50 (₨51) | ₨80 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 137 (₨612) | ₨731 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17 (₨76) | ₨60 | 26% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15.50 (₨69) | ₨27 | 157% |
| Housing | 38% | ||
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 38% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 4,714 (₨21,038) | ₨18,778 | 12% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,520 (₨6,783) | ₨1,638 | 314% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 454 (₨2,027) | ₨1,309 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,333 (₨46,114) | ₨50,364 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,400 (₨6,248) | ₨7,835 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (₨322) | ₨311 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 58 (₨260) | ₨120 | 116% |
| Clothes | 42% | ||
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 633 (₨2,826) | ₨2,044 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 683 (₨3,049) | ₨2,068 | 47% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 957 (₨4,271) | ₨3,161 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 513 (₨2,287) | ₨1,953 | 17% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 35% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 315,667 (₨1,408,706) | ₨900,000 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.27 (₨46) | ₨77 | 40% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 407 (₨1,815) | ₨1,075 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 119 (₨530) | ₨188 | 182% |
| Personal Care | 38% | ||
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 38% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 74 (₨328) | ₨138 | 139% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 58 (₨257) | ₨253 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 33 (₨145) | ₨147 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (₨209) | ₨164 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (₨107) | ₨116 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (₨114) | ₨56 | 105% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 98 (₨438) | ₨177 | 148% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 206 (₨917) | ₨875 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 99 (₨443) | ₨479 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 590 (₨2,633) | ₨733 | 259% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 611 (₨2,728) | ₨2,047 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 55 (₨245) | ₨318 | 23% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 39 (₨175) | ₨92 | 91% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 28 (₨124) | ₨131 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,550 (₨6,917) | ₨10,750 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.38 (₨15.08) | ₨1 | 1408% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 389 (₨1,735) | ₨1,692 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 39 (₨172) | ₨123 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,424 prices entered by 495 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Bangalore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨88,581
(Mex$ 19,849)
in Mérida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Bangalore.