Cost of living in Tapachula, Mexico vs Thane, India
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Tapachula (Mexico) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 65 (₨231) | ₨844 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 99 (₨350) | ₨288 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 100 (₨354) | ₨124 | + 187% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (₨48) | ₨62 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 (₨84) | ₨64 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (₨53) | ₨37 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 45 (₨160) | ₨274 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (₨142) | ₨168 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (₨149) | ₨24 | + 530% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 35 (₨124) | ₨138 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 130 (₨461) | ₨588 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 21 (₨74) | ₨73 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (₨71) | ₨31 | + 132% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Tapachula (Mexico) is 44% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,191 (₨46,752) | ₨34,699 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,973 (₨17,623) | ₨22,512 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,317 (₨8,213) | ₨5,414 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,747 (₨31,000) | ₨21,166 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,681 (₨13,047) | ₨12,897 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,399 (₨4,960) | ₨2,613 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 750 (₨2,657) | ₨800 | + 232% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 (₨17,721) | ₨35,364 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,000 (₨3,544) | ₨15,424 | - 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 192 (₨679) | ₨395 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨548 | - | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Tapachula (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,340 (₨4,750) | ₨2,258 | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 800 (₨2,835) | ₨2,459 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (₨7,088) | ₨3,268 | + 117% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (₨3,544) | ₨2,619 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Tapachula (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,000 (₨1,063,231) | ₨830,309 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (₨67) | ₨83 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 450 (₨1,595) | ₨945 | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨189 | - | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Tapachula (Mexico) is 81% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 60 (₨213) | ₨102 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (₨709) | ₨461 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (₨1,772) | ₨591 | + 200% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 400 (₨1,418) | ₨260 | + 445% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (₨222) | ₨183 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 80 (₨284) | ₨181 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (₨157) | ₨125 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 60 (₨213) | ₨79 | + 170% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 135 (₨479) | ₨216 | + 121% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Tapachula (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 147 (₨520) | ₨923 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (₨496) | ₨496 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,737 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 300 (₨1,063) | ₨2,000 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 115 (₨408) | ₨483 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (₨284) | ₨222 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (₨195) | ₨212 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 18,000 (₨63,794) | ₨35,595 | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.00 (₨14) | ₨20 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 417 (₨1,477) | ₨2,228 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨251 | - | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tapachula (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨119,286 (Mex$ 33,658) in Tapachula to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨100,000 in Thane.
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