- Cost of Living
- India
- Mexico
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram, India compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 31% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨224 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 58 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨263 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 61 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨111 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 53 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨37 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 12 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨118 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 14 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 18 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨126 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 60 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨496 (Mex$ 136) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 33 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 60% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,703 (Mex$ 4,574) | Mex$ 20,470 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,135 (Mex$ 2,775) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,871 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 550 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,570 (Mex$ 3,169) | Mex$ 6,003 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,543 (Mex$ 1,792) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,153 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 500 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 433 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,594 (Mex$ 10,021) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,500 (Mex$ 2,875) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨215 (Mex$ 59) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨183 (Mex$ 50) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 30% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,551 (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 350 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,773 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 416 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,221 (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 800 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,916 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 500 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 7% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨839,589 (Mex$ 229,922) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨690 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 255 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 8% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨83 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 63 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨145 (Mex$ 40) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (Mex$ 137) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨726 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 35 | + 468% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨144 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 39 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨172 (Mex$ 47) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 (Mex$ 13) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨124 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 57 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 14% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨476 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 250 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨227 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 130 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨843 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 200 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,172 (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 613 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨301 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 62 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨113 (Mex$ 31) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,877 (Mex$ 2,979) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,183 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 550 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨128 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 27% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 58,000
in Acapulco
you would need to make just about Mex$ 42,145
(₨153,899)
in Thiruvananthapuram.
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