- Cost of Living
- Mexico
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- Monclova
- Amritsar
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Cost of living in Monclova, Mexico compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Monclova (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 150 (₨538) | ₨349 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 40 (₨143) | ₨315 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (₨179) | ₨94 | + 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (₨54) | ₨41 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 20 (₨72) | ₨52 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 12 (₨43) | ₨41 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 60 (₨215) | ₨228 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (₨125) | ₨87 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨35 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (₨57) | ₨119 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨809 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 (₨72) | ₨65 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨25 | - | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Monclova (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,000 (₨25,092) | ₨33,553 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 (₨10,754) | ₨7,500 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,669 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨21,203 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,269 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,000 (₨17,923) | ₨41,000 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (₨358) | ₨200 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 50 (₨179) | ₨500 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Monclova (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 673 (₨2,412) | ₨2,480 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 697 (₨2,500) | ₨2,891 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,900 (₨6,811) | ₨5,358 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,476 (₨5,293) | ₨4,949 | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Monclova (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨605,082 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (₨87) | ₨91 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,790 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Monclova (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 95 (₨341) | ₨545 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 250 (₨896) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (₨233) | ₨248 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (₨143) | ₨206 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (₨161) | ₨200 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 83 (₨296) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (₨142) | ₨73 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (₨179) | ₨154 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Monclova (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 354 (₨1,270) | ₨1,355 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 80 (₨287) | ₨471 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,179 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 40 (₨143) | ₨328 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 20 (₨72) | ₨205 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (₨90) | ₨153 | - 41% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 5.00 (₨18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 300 (₨1,075) | ₨1,719 | - 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (₨161) | ₨252 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Monclova (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨101,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨96,318
(Mex$ 26,870)
in Monclova.
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