- Cost of Living
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- Mexicali
- Agartala
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Cost of living in Mexicali, Mexico compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Mexicali (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 79 (₨282) | ₨213 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 85 (₨301) | ₨250 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (₨179) | ₨155 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (₨84) | ₨68 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (₨129) | ₨67 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (₨53) | ₨45 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 49 (₨174) | ₨197 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 25 (₨88) | ₨103 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (₨69) | ₨20 | + 245% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (₨89) | ₨115 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 149 (₨529) | ₨473 | + 12% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (₨90) | ₨110 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (₨42) | ₨33 | + 25% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Mexicali (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,672 (₨20,146) | ₨9,193 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,929 (₨13,953) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,340 (₨8,312) | ₨2,000 | + 316% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,184 (₨25,515) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,371 (₨11,972) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,527 (₨5,423) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 348 (₨1,235) | ₨3,923 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,550 (₨26,816) | ₨35,000 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,598 (₨5,676) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 74 (₨261) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 30 (₨107) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Mexicali (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 565 (₨2,007) | ₨2,941 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 842 (₨2,990) | ₨1,600 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 946 (₨3,360) | ₨3,502 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 729 (₨2,588) | ₨1,500 | + 73% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Mexicali (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 158,085 (₨561,479) | ₨600,000 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (₨51) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 644 (₨2,286) | ₨6,000 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 114 (₨403) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Mexicali (Mexico) is 70% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 113 (₨401) | ₨100 | + 301% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 211 (₨750) | ₨150 | + 400% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 460 (₨1,633) | ₨300 | + 444% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 105 (₨373) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (₨163) | ₨150 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (₨192) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (₨88) | ₨120 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (₨88) | ₨50 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (₨284) | ₨100 | + 184% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Mexicali (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 289 (₨1,026) | ₨1,000 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 111 (₨395) | ₨392 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 901 (₨3,201) | ₨500 | + 540% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (₨2,527) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (₨360) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (₨177) | ₨89 | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (₨118) | ₨78 | + 51% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 12,410 (₨44,077) | ₨40,000 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.88 (₨7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 456 (₨1,620) | ₨608 | + 167% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (₨163) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexicali (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨25,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨21,944
(Mex$ 6,178)
in Mexicali.
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