- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- India
- Veracruz
- Hyderabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Veracruz (Mexico) and Hyderabad (India)
| Food | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 58% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 56 (₨249) | ₨133 | 86% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 58 (₨258) | ₨163 | 58% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 32 (₨141) | ₨76 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 12.33 (₨55) | ₨39 | 40% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (₨125) | ₨47 | 168% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 11.50 (₨51) | ₨19.17 | 168% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 28 (₨126) | ₨141 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 22 (₨97) | ₨116 | 16% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (₨96) | ₨39 | 147% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12.44 (₨56) | ₨79 | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (₨893) | ₨688 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 14.67 (₨65) | ₨60 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (₨71) | ₨27 | 165% |
| Housing | 114% | ||
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 114% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 6,000 (₨26,776) | ₨15,975 | 68% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,967 (₨8,777) | ₨1,439 | 510% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 667 (₨2,975) | ₨981 | 203% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,778 (₨57,023) | ₨39,353 | 45% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,750 (₨7,810) | ₨5,333 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 20 (₨89) | ₨182 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 40 (₨179) | ₨97 | 85% |
| Clothes | 118% | ||
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 118% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 763 (₨3,406) | ₨2,025 | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 743 (₨3,315) | ₨1,380 | 140% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,088 (₨4,853) | ₨2,330 | 108% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 806 (₨3,595) | ₨1,708 | 111% |
| Transportation | 112% | ||
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 112% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 194,000 (₨865,751) | ₨692,857 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 9.11 (₨41) | ₨75 | 46% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 725 (₨3,235) | ₨625 | 418% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 133 (₨594) | ₨161 | 270% |
| Personal Care | 34% | ||
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 83 (₨372) | ₨87 | 329% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 47 (₨210) | ₨249 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 26 (₨118) | ₨133 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (₨223) | ₨160 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18.57 (₨83) | ₨152 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (₨96) | ₨49 | 98% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (₨335) | ₨150 | 123% |
| Entertainment | 103% | ||
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 103% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (₨1,396) | ₨696 | 101% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 (₨487) | ₨300 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 476 (₨2,123) | ₨466 | 355% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 565 (₨2,521) | ₨1,523 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 59 (₨265) | ₨298 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 28 (₨125) | ₨82 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 30 (₨136) | ₨130 | 4% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,457 (₨10,965) | ₨8,220 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.50 (₨20) | ₨1 | 1910% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 664 (₨2,964) | ₨1,217 | 144% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 35 (₨157) | ₨112 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 94% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,329 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 94% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨181,798
(Mex$ 40,738)
in Veracruz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Hyderabad.