- Cost of Living
- India
- Mexico
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram, India compared to Acapulco, Mexico
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 30% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨185 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 58 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨212 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 61 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨119 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 38 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 12 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨67 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨123 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 14 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨110 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 18 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨113 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 39 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨494 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 170 | - 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨74 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 16 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 33 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 50% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,175 (Mex$ 4,799) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,351 (Mex$ 4,290) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,106 (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 550 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,097 (Mex$ 2,821) | Mex$ 5,511 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,852 (Mex$ 1,915) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,340 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 500 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨869 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 433 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (Mex$ 9,368) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,688 (Mex$ 2,707) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨261 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 60 | + 22% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 30% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,432 (Mex$ 680) | Mex$ 350 | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,871 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 416 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,360 (Mex$ 939) | Mex$ 950 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,682 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 550 | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 20% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨824,490 (Mex$ 230,393) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 13 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨962 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 255 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 2% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 63 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨184 (Mex$ 51) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨489 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 35 | + 291% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 39 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨115 (Mex$ 32) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 (Mex$ 15) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 118 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 15% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨596 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 265 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨290 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 130 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,977 (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 493 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨353 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 62 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨129 (Mex$ 36) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 26 | + 69% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (Mex$ 2.79) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,262 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 550 | - 36% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨162 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 19% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 44,000
in Acapulco
you would need to make just about Mex$ 35,638
(₨127,536)
in Thiruvananthapuram.
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