Cost of living in Mexico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (₨590) | ₨371 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (₨365) | ₨279 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (₨178) | ₨137 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (₨67) | ₨51 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (₨111) | ₨71 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (₨78) | ₨35 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (₨227) | ₨220 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (₨131) | ₨136 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (₨78) | ₨29 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (₨75) | ₨127 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 224 (₨746) | ₨775 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (₨96) | ₨84 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (₨68) | ₨35 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,847 (₨62,663) | ₨33,327 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,653 (₨28,771) | ₨20,228 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,270 (₨4,224) | ₨4,446 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,856 (₨36,094) | ₨22,349 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,420 (₨18,020) | ₨13,262 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 838 (₨2,787) | ₨3,273 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (₨1,257) | ₨731 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,372 (₨24,511) | ₨30,224 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,950 (₨6,485) | ₨10,265 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (₨337) | ₨385 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (₨278) | ₨333 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (₨2,793) | ₨2,378 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 629 (₨2,090) | ₨2,624 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,546 (₨5,141) | ₨3,792 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,162 (₨3,863) | ₨2,712 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 315,636 (₨1,049,460) | ₨926,995 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (₨66) | ₨76 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 497 (₨1,652) | ₨1,159 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (₨272) | ₨100 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 196 (₨652) | ₨194 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 529 (₨1,757) | ₨884 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (₨242) | ₨240 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (₨161) | ₨173 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (₨186) | ₨242 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (₨96) | ₨142 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (₨95) | ₨67 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 190 (₨631) | ₨226 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 339 (₨1,127) | ₨1,223 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (₨467) | ₨497 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 885 (₨2,942) | ₨1,765 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 656 (₨2,183) | ₨1,948 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 114 (₨380) | ₨690 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 62 (₨208) | ₨220 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (₨134) | ₨201 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,600 (₨31,918) | ₨33,192 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.00 (₨7) | ₨2.19 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 942 (₨3,132) | ₨1,796 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (₨192) | ₨260 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3.325
INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,781 prices entered by 3,677 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in India
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