Cost of living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico vs Ghaziabad, India
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 60% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 213 (₨796) | ₨524 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 114 (₨426) | ₨232 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 (₨218) | ₨178 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (₨81) | ₨53 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (₨116) | ₨74 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (₨84) | ₨38 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (₨254) | ₨147 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (₨153) | ₨133 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 39 (₨145) | ₨19 | + 678% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 33 (₨123) | ₨109 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 233 (₨869) | ₨819 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (₨122) | ₨75 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (₨84) | ₨27 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 94% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,281 (₨79,349) | ₨21,065 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,834 (₨36,668) | ₨15,843 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,459 (₨5,440) | ₨3,761 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,239 (₨49,363) | ₨28,261 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,487 (₨24,187) | ₨9,442 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 973 (₨3,629) | ₨3,583 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (₨1,496) | ₨967 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,339 (₨27,362) | ₨36,957 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,579 (₨5,887) | ₨11,203 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 91 (₨338) | ₨332 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 74 (₨274) | ₨148 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 825 (₨3,074) | ₨2,276 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 585 (₨2,181) | ₨2,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,235 (₨4,604) | ₨3,034 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 711 (₨2,649) | ₨2,269 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 235,747 (₨879,000) | ₨734,341 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (₨67) | ₨67 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 401 (₨1,497) | ₨1,157 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 198 (₨737) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 64 (₨240) | ₨174 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 144 (₨535) | ₨500 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 493 (₨1,839) | ₨500 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 133 (₨495) | ₨250 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (₨142) | ₨152 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (₨254) | ₨189 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (₨93) | ₨106 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (₨97) | ₨73 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 182 (₨678) | ₨190 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 33% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 349 (₨1,301) | ₨1,199 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 127 (₨472) | ₨451 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 800 (₨2,983) | ₨1,423 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,023 (₨3,816) | ₨1,473 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 121 (₨451) | ₨525 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 42 (₨155) | ₨164 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (₨143) | ₨177 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,301 (₨34,678) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.57 (₨13) | ₨2.83 | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 688 (₨2,565) | ₨2,533 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (₨194) | ₨187 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨93,696 (Mex$ 25,129) in Playa del Carmen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨64,000 in Ghaziabad.
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