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Cost of living in India compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨389 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 123 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨255 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 98 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 68 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 22 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨196 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 64 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨860 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 212 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 18 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in India is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,707 (Mex$ 8,320) | Mex$ 19,711 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,612 (Mex$ 5,585) | Mex$ 9,732 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,231 (Mex$ 1,146) | Mex$ 2,160 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,844 (Mex$ 6,460) | Mex$ 11,961 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,237 (Mex$ 4,128) | Mex$ 6,650 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,606 (Mex$ 1,248) | Mex$ 1,323 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨911 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 379 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,206 (Mex$ 9,268) | Mex$ 8,416 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,435 (Mex$ 3,098) | Mex$ 2,192 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨427 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 112 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨555 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 90 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in India is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,431 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 868 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,924 (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 716 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,098 (Mex$ 1,110) | Mex$ 1,589 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,329 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 1,388 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in India is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨869,161 (Mex$ 235,501) | Mex$ 321,531 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,293 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 477 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨153 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 79 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨316 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 196 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,134 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 565 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨276 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 80 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 50 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨224 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 61 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨287 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 131 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,206 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 424 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨499 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 141 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,135 (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 1,145 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,820 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 780 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨860 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 114 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨212 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 56 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨229 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 47 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,313 (Mex$ 10,110) | Mex$ 10,482 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨51 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 787% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,290 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 878 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 53 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,746 prices entered by 4,900 different people.
Cost of living in India is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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