- Cost of Living
- India
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨422 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 120 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 95 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 67 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 31 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 62 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 38 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨828 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 223 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,957 (Mex$ 8,711) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,009 (Mex$ 5,912) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,538 (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,583 (Mex$ 6,918) | Mex$ 11,938 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,559 (Mex$ 4,378) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,826 (Mex$ 1,077) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨827 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 381 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,861 (Mex$ 9,528) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,647 (Mex$ 2,996) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 105 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨551 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 87 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in India is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 811 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,661 (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 667 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,751 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,914 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in India is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨877,820 (Mex$ 247,019) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,354 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 464 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 75 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 189 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,553 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 548 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨257 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 48 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 54 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨277 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 124 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,190 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 378 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 136 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,972 (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,765 (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 742 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 103 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 54 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 44 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,823 (Mex$ 10,925) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨59 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 630% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,881 (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 724 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 52 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 42,954 prices entered by 5,741 different people.
Cost of living in India is 6% cheaper than in Mexico
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