- Cost of Living
- India
- Mexico
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thiruvananthapuram, India compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 27% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨188 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 58 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨257 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 61 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨113 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 53 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 12 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨118 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 14 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨117 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 18 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨558 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 170 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 33 | - 73% | |
| 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 | ₨17,337 (Mex$ 4,758) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,438 (Mex$ 2,865) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,678 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 550 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,201 (Mex$ 2,800) | Mex$ 6,003 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,987 (Mex$ 1,918) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,150 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 500 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨807 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 433 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,400 (Mex$ 9,715) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,522 (Mex$ 2,888) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨212 (Mex$ 58) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨223 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 60 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 34% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,811 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 350 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,922 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 416 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,145 (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 950 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,067 (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 550 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 10% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨911,707 (Mex$ 250,216) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨690 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 255 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 3% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨86 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 63 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨171 (Mex$ 47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨394 (Mex$ 108) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨564 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 35 | + 342% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨157 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (Mex$ 33) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 (Mex$ 13) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨120 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 118 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Thiruvananthapuram (India) is 22% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨374 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 265 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨209 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 130 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨755 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 200 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,906 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 493 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨324 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 62 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨129 (Mex$ 35) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨151 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 59% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (Mex$ 2.74) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,320 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 550 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 36 | + 40% | |
| 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 216 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 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$ 65,000
in Acapulco
you would need to make just about Mex$ 47,716
(₨173,862)
in Thiruvananthapuram.
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