- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- India
- Mexico City
- Kolkata
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mexico City (Mexico) and Kolkata (India)
| Food | 121% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 121% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 108 (₨482) | ₨97 | 397% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 68 (₨305) | ₨153 | 99% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 39 (₨174) | ₨82 | 112% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.00 (₨63) | ₨30 | 110% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (₨112) | ₨47 | 140% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17.14 (₨77) | ₨28 | 177% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 46 (₨208) | ₨126 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (₨142) | ₨94 | 51% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (₨100) | ₨26 | 291% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 14.40 (₨65) | ₨69 | 6% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 176 (₨789) | ₨672 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.92 (₨85) | ₨60 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13.86 (₨62) | ₨14.47 | 329% |
| Housing | 220% | ||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 220% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 15,943 (₨71,450) | ₨17,333 | 312% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,409 (₨6,315) | ₨2,609 | 142% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 429 (₨1,921) | ₨854 | 125% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,181 (₨41,148) | ₨41,250 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,543 (₨6,917) | ₨6,279 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (₨270) | ₨196 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 56 (₨249) | ₨217 | 15% |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 681 (₨3,054) | ₨2,311 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 777 (₨3,483) | ₨2,871 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,318 (₨5,906) | ₨3,188 | 85% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 929 (₨4,165) | ₨1,756 | 137% |
| Transportation | 32% | ||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 212,812 (₨953,745) | ₨639,286 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11.00 (₨49) | ₨77 | 36% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 233 (₨1,046) | ₨494 | 112% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 52 (₨233) | ₨123 | 89% |
| Personal Care | 102% | ||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 102% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 118 (₨528) | ₨103 | 414% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 59 (₨266) | ₨126 | 111% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 37 (₨166) | ₨137 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (₨213) | ₨214 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (₨111) | ₨71 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (₨113) | ₨56 | 101% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (₨528) | ₨320 | 65% |
| Entertainment | 123% | ||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 123% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 324 (₨1,452) | ₨750 | 94% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 (₨518) | ₨323 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 933 (₨4,183) | ₨627 | 567% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 808 (₨3,621) | ₨2,240 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 84 (₨376) | ₨300 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 (₨180) | ₨84 | 114% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 40 (₨178) | ₨146 | 22% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,542 (₨11,391) | ₨6,643 | 71% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.09 (₨18.31) | ₨1.08 | 1599% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 1,274 (₨5,710) | ₨1,911 | 199% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 41 (₨184) | ₨119 | 55% |
| TOTAL | 115% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,041 prices entered by 695 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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