Cost of living in Amritsar, India vs Mexico City, Mexico
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Amritsar (India) is 41% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨335 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 234 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨327 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 116 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨90 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 51 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 22 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨54 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 36 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 25 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 73 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨84 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 39 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 25 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,098 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 239 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨69 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Amritsar (India) is 44% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,749 (Mex$ 5,010) | Mex$ 25,540 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 14,372 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,448 (Mex$ 1,189) | Mex$ 949 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,203 (Mex$ 5,665) | Mex$ 17,996 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨25,000 (Mex$ 6,680) | Mex$ 8,591 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 702 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,262 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 376 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨42,183 (Mex$ 11,271) | Mex$ 6,941 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Mex$ 2,137) | Mex$ 2,011 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 109 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 114 | + 18% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,408 (Mex$ 643) | Mex$ 886 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 700 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,826 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 1,607 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (Mex$ 1,322) | Mex$ 1,279 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 6% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨605,082 (Mex$ 161,669) | Mex$ 375,534 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,506 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 424 | + 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 81 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 167 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 702 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 76 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 63 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 34 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 312 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 32% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,297 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 418 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 165 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 909 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 881 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 159 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 74 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨156 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 51 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,850 (Mex$ 9,579) | Mex$ 11,283 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.74 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 1,444 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 65 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 70,000 in Mexico City you would need to make just about Mex$ 51,011 (₨190,920) in Amritsar.
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