Cost of living in Mexico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mexico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 263 (₨1,029) | ₨326 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 141 (₨552) | ₨312 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (₨250) | ₨160 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (₨91) | ₨54 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (₨148) | ₨85 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (₨97) | ₨43 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 (₨319) | ₨219 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (₨181) | ₨176 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 (₨110) | ₨31 | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (₨99) | ₨147 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 276 (₨1,081) | ₨734 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (₨130) | ₨86 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (₨83) | ₨38 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mexico | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,152 (₨75,003) | ₨51,537 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,749 (₨38,177) | ₨29,724 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,081 (₨4,235) | ₨4,896 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,888 (₨46,554) | ₨24,635 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,607 (₨25,873) | ₨14,492 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 821 (₨3,216) | ₨3,930 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 398 (₨1,558) | ₨699 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,463 (₨29,225) | ₨29,511 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,442 (₨9,563) | ₨12,537 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (₨444) | ₨421 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (₨463) | ₨488 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mexico | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 934 (₨3,657) | ₨2,591 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (₨2,740) | ₨2,410 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,551 (₨6,073) | ₨3,930 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,249 (₨4,891) | ₨3,035 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mexico | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,130 (₨1,292,842) | ₨1,060,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (₨85) | ₨107 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 490 (₨1,919) | ₨1,118 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mexico | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (₨331) | ₨140 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 187 (₨731) | ₨293 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 593 (₨2,322) | ₨894 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (₨275) | ₨331 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (₨209) | ₨198 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (₨223) | ₨245 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (₨122) | ₨158 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (₨133) | ₨77 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (₨853) | ₨264 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mexico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 322 (₨1,261) | ₨1,421 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (₨614) | ₨671 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 698 (₨2,733) | ₨1,499 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 738 (₨2,891) | ₨1,692 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 153 (₨600) | ₨750 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (₨320) | ₨193 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (₨173) | ₨174 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,815 (₨50,186) | ₨42,661 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (₨9) | ₨0.96 | + 843% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 978 (₨3,830) | ₨1,699 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (₨261) | ₨241 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 46% more expensive than in India
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