Cost of living in India compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨346 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 225 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 122 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 54 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 41 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 24 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨725 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 227 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in India is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,225 (Mex$ 9,113) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,978 (Mex$ 5,479) | Mex$ 8,617 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,391 (Mex$ 1,204) | Mex$ 970 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,113 (Mex$ 4,968) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,868 (Mex$ 3,255) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,639 (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 693 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨712 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 387 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,862 (Mex$ 8,190) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,869 (Mex$ 2,981) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨398 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 98 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨220 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 94 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in India is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,376 (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 862 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,495 (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 672 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,665 (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 1,153 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in India is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨944,817 (Mex$ 259,133) | Mex$ 358,397 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,167 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 553 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 75 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨216 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 188 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨630 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 546 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 79 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨170 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨260 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 58 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨216 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 188 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 294 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨478 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 150 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,591 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 805 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,487 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 669 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨517 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 122 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨180 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 71 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 40 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,405 (Mex$ 10,533) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (Mex$ 1.50) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,488 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 966 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨272 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 62 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,082 prices entered by 3,054 different people.
Cost of living in India is 31% cheaper than in Mexico
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