Cost of living in Cancún, Mexico vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in Cancún (Mexico) is 100% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 245 (₨856) | ₨255 | + 235% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 144 (₨502) | ₨212 | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (₨221) | ₨130 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (₨80) | ₨45 | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (₨110) | ₨60 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (₨98) | ₨30 | + 226% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 83 (₨290) | ₨348 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (₨159) | ₨100 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (₨91) | ₨17 | + 441% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (₨98) | ₨77 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 183 (₨641) | ₨628 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (₨111) | ₨72 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (₨82) | ₨50 | + 63% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Cancún (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,634 (₨51,187) | ₨25,413 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,962 (₨27,851) | ₨10,086 | + 176% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,307 (₨8,068) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,697 (₨33,917) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,119 (₨14,408) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,424 (₨4,982) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 450 (₨1,575) | ₨1,200 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,227 (₨28,775) | ₨30,000 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,655 (₨5,787) | ₨17,000 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (₨299) | ₨780 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (₨232) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Cancún (Mexico) is 56% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 882 (₨3,085) | ₨3,000 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 619 (₨2,164) | ₨1,300 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,526 (₨5,338) | ₨2,500 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,159 (₨4,055) | ₨1,300 | + 212% | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Cancún (Mexico) is 87% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 222,448 (₨778,071) | ₨360,000 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (₨65) | ₨71 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 702 (₨2,456) | ₨720 | + 241% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 248 (₨868) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Cancún (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 61 (₨213) | ₨48 | + 344% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 159 (₨556) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 681 (₨2,381) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (₨239) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (₨153) | ₨194 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (₨200) | ₨1,100 | - 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (₨122) | ₨238 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (₨107) | ₨20 | + 434% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 165 (₨578) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Cancún (Mexico) is 37% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 327 (₨1,143) | ₨760 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (₨491) | ₨396 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 765 (₨2,677) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 971 (₨3,397) | ₨1,000 | + 240% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 104 (₨365) | ₨500 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (₨265) | ₨100 | + 165% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (₨205) | ₨175 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,315 (₨36,080) | ₨38,790 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.91 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 345% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 836 (₨2,925) | ₨2,500 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (₨211) | ₨170 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨110,733 (Mex$ 31,658) in Cancún to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨79,000 in Kharagpur.
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