Cost of living in India compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| India | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨337 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 244 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨298 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 138 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 64 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 37 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 25 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 75 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 47 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 27 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 265 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 33 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in India is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| India | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,628 (Mex$ 7,890) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,039 (Mex$ 5,162) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (Mex$ 1,137) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,933 (Mex$ 5,907) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,192 (Mex$ 3,656) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,664 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 844 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨511 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 402 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,285 (Mex$ 7,544) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,378 (Mex$ 3,189) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨416 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 115 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨319 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 109 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in India is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| India | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 917 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 652 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,571 (Mex$ 920) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,002 (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in India is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| India | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨986,196 (Mex$ 254,043) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,414 (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 504 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| India | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 84 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨303 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 199 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,443 (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 580 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨402 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 76 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 55 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨248 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 58 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 32 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨374 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 231 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| India | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,405 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 318 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 156 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,517 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 742 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,140 (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 741 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨607 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 149 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 82 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 42 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,652 (Mex$ 12,017) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (Mex$ 0.33) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,540 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 909 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 67 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,000 prices entered by 2,046 different people.
Cost of living in India is 33% cheaper than in Mexico
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