- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- India
- Guadalajara
- Kolkata
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Guadalajara (Mexico) and Kolkata (India)
| Food | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 93% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 89 (₨400) | ₨104 | 285% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 66 (₨299) | ₨153 | 95% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 35 (₨157) | ₨84 | 88% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 12.75 (₨57) | ₨30 | 94% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 (₨108) | ₨48 | 127% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14.50 (₨65) | ₨29 | 126% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (₨181) | ₨126 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 26 (₨116) | ₨98 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (₨99) | ₨26 | 285% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12.40 (₨56) | ₨69 | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 171 (₨767) | ₨672 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17.30 (₨78) | ₨60 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 (₨49) | ₨14.47 | 242% |
| Housing | 128% | ||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 128% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 10,158 (₨45,657) | ₨16,875 | 171% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 494 (₨2,222) | ₨2,518 | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 394 (₨1,772) | ₨854 | 107% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,222 (₨36,955) | ₨41,154 | 10% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,190 (₨5,349) | ₨6,421 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (₨202) | ₨166 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 71 (₨320) | ₨75 | 326% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 547 (₨2,457) | ₨2,311 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 636 (₨2,857) | ₨2,871 | 0% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,038 (₨4,663) | ₨3,188 | 46% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 715 (₨3,214) | ₨1,756 | 83% |
| Transportation | 69% | ||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 69% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,857 (₨1,154,456) | ₨639,286 | 81% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11.03 (₨50) | ₨77 | 35% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 347 (₨1,558) | ₨494 | 216% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 112 (₨501) | ₨123 | 308% |
| Personal Care | 56% | ||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 56% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 68 (₨307) | ₨103 | 199% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 46 (₨209) | ₨126 | 65% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (₨160) | ₨137 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (₨218) | ₨214 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (₨106) | ₨71 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 20 (₨90) | ₨56 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (₨409) | ₨320 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 42% | ||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 209 (₨939) | ₨750 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (₨526) | ₨323 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 642 (₨2,884) | ₨627 | 360% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 494 (₨2,222) | ₨2,240 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 71 (₨317) | ₨300 | 6% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 39 (₨177) | ₨84 | 110% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 23 (₨105) | ₨146 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,993 (₨8,956) | ₨6,643 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.00 (₨8.98) | ₨1.08 | 733% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 631 (₨2,837) | ₨1,911 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 39 (₨175) | ₨119 | 48% |
| TOTAL | 75% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,366 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
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