Cost of living in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India)
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Food in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
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Minatitlan (Mexico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
Mex$ 50 (₨172) | ₨524 | 67% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
Mex$ 80 (₨276) | ₨232 | 19% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
Mex$ 50 (₨172) | ₨178 | 3% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
Mex$ 15 (₨51) | ₨53 | 4% |
12 eggs, large | ||
Mex$ 28 (₨96) | ₨74 | 30% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
Mex$ 15 (₨52) | ₨38 | 35% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
Mex$ 30 (₨103) | ₨147 | 30% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
Mex$ 28 (₨97) | ₨133 | 27% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
Mex$ 12 (₨41) | ₨19 | 123% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
Mex$ 18 (₨62) | ₨109 | 43% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
Mex$ 200 (₨690) | ₨819 | 16% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
Mex$ 20 (₨69) | ₨75 | 9% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
Mex$ 15 (₨52) | ₨27 | 91% |
Housing in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
Minatitlan (Mexico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
Mex$ 6,000 (₨20,691) | ₨21,065 | 2% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
Mex$ 4,000 (₨13,794) | ₨15,843 | 13% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
Mex$ 8,000 (₨27,588) | ₨3,761 | 634% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
Mex$ 3,000 (₨10,345) | ₨28,261 | 63% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
Mex$ 2,000 (₨6,897) | ₨9,442 | 27% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
Mex$ 1,000 (₨3,448) | ₨3,583 | 4% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
Mex$ 200 (₨690) | ₨967 | 29% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
Mex$ 5,000 (₨17,242) | ₨36,957 | 53% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
Mex$ 1,400 (₨4,828) | ₨11,203 | 57% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
Mex$ 120 (₨414) | ₨332 | 25% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
- | ₨148 | - |
Clothes in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
Minatitlan (Mexico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
Mex$ 200 (₨690) | ₨2,276 | 70% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
Mex$ 200 (₨690) | ₨2,500 | 72% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
Mex$ 400 (₨1,379) | ₨3,034 | 55% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
Mex$ 400 (₨1,379) | ₨2,269 | 39% |
Transportation in Minatitlan (Mexico) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
Minatitlan (Mexico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
- | ₨734,341 | - |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
Mex$ 17 (₨57) | ₨67 | 14% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
- | ₨1,157 | - |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
- | - | - |
Personal Care in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
Minatitlan (Mexico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
Mex$ 30 (₨103) | ₨174 | 40% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
Mex$ 100 (₨345) | ₨500 | 31% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
- | ₨500 | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
- | ₨250 | - |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
Mex$ 44 (₨151) | ₨152 | 1% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
Mex$ 30 (₨103) | ₨189 | 45% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
Mex$ 15 (₨52) | ₨106 | 51% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
Mex$ 15 (₨52) | ₨73 | 29% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
Mex$ 50 (₨172) | ₨190 | 9% |
Entertainment in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
Minatitlan (Mexico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
Mex$ 100 (₨345) | ₨1,199 | 71% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
Mex$ 100 (₨345) | ₨451 | 24% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
- | ₨1,423 | - |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
- | ₨1,473 | - |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
- | ₨525 | - |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
Mex$ 50 (₨172) | ₨164 | 5% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
- | ₨177 | - |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
- | - | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
- | ₨2.83 | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
- | ₨2,533 | - |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
- | ₨187 | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨69,000 in Ghaziabad you would need to make just about ₨63,299 (Mex$ 18,356) in Minatitlan.