- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Monclova, Mexico compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Monclova (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 150 (₨536) | ₨120 | + 346% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 40 (₨143) | ₨170 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (₨179) | ₨94 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (₨54) | ₨52 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 20 (₨71) | ₨58 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 12 (₨43) | ₨35 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (₨214) | ₨152 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (₨125) | ₨109 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨42 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (₨57) | ₨123 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (₨71) | ₨71 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨26 | - | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Monclova (Mexico) is 0% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,000 (₨25,001) | ₨18,300 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 (₨10,715) | ₨13,182 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨3,417 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,227 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,044 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,000 (₨17,858) | ₨34,369 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,214 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (₨357) | ₨370 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 50 (₨179) | ₨345 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Monclova (Mexico) is 58% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 673 (₨2,403) | ₨1,900 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 697 (₨2,490) | ₨1,720 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,900 (₨6,786) | ₨3,011 | + 125% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,476 (₨5,273) | ₨2,125 | + 148% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Monclova (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (₨87) | ₨73 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨300 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Monclova (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 95 (₨339) | ₨94 | + 259% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 250 (₨893) | ₨13,592 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (₨232) | ₨307 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (₨143) | ₨152 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (₨161) | ₨192 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 83 (₨295) | ₨164 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (₨142) | ₨73 | + 95% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (₨179) | ₨360 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Monclova (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 354 (₨1,265) | ₨720 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 80 (₨286) | ₨400 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 40 (₨143) | ₨529 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 20 (₨71) | ₨61 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (₨89) | ₨100 | - 11% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 5.00 (₨18) | ₨0.94 | + 1800% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 300 (₨1,071) | ₨1,121 | - 4% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (₨161) | ₨120 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.572
INR
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Monclova (Mexico) is about the same as in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨55,819
(Mex$ 15,629)
in Monclova
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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