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 | ₨374 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 175 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 110 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 54 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 33 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨212 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 68 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨799 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 225 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in India is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨32,341 (Mex$ 9,493) | Mex$ 18,683 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,833 (Mex$ 5,821) | Mex$ 8,677 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,330 (Mex$ 1,271) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,135 (Mex$ 6,497) | Mex$ 10,851 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,235 (Mex$ 3,885) | Mex$ 5,624 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,267 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 851 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨734 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 378 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,901 (Mex$ 8,777) | Mex$ 7,447 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,367 (Mex$ 3,043) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 101 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨361 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 84 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in India is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,385 (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 841 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,611 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 615 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,751 (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 1,536 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,705 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 1,174 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in India is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨934,217 (Mex$ 274,207) | Mex$ 318,920 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,170 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 498 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨98 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 81 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 198 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨917 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 539 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨245 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 69 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 48 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 56 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 188 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,246 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 345 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 139 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,736 (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 966 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,930 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 663 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨678 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 114 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨219 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 61 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 40 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,946 (Mex$ 9,964) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (Mex$ 0.62) | Mex$ 1.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,782 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 919 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨259 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 57 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,039 prices entered by 3,711 different people.
Cost of living in India is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
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