Cost of living in Mexico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 220 (₨768) | ₨370 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (₨425) | ₨294 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (₨190) | ₨143 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (₨74) | ₨52 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (₨122) | ₨73 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (₨84) | ₨36 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (₨252) | ₨227 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (₨140) | ₨140 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (₨85) | ₨31 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (₨85) | ₨132 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (₨815) | ₨772 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (₨105) | ₨85 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (₨71) | ₨36 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,805 (₨65,589) | ₨33,366 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,572 (₨29,899) | ₨19,918 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,002 (₨3,495) | ₨4,363 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,176 (₨35,492) | ₨19,036 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,160 (₨17,998) | ₨12,499 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 692 (₨2,413) | ₨3,334 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (₨1,332) | ₨676 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,726 (₨23,459) | ₨29,555 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,040 (₨7,115) | ₨10,444 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (₨349) | ₨411 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (₨316) | ₨211 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (₨2,931) | ₨2,314 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (₨2,249) | ₨2,579 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,513 (₨5,278) | ₨3,601 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,117 (₨3,897) | ₨2,719 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 349,181 (₨1,217,901) | ₨918,724 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (₨66) | ₨80 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (₨1,875) | ₨1,164 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (₨286) | ₨100 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (₨637) | ₨212 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (₨1,828) | ₨624 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (₨278) | ₨316 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (₨175) | ₨161 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (₨196) | ₨254 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (₨106) | ₨140 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (₨101) | ₨68 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (₨656) | ₨239 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 307 (₨1,070) | ₨1,175 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 148 (₨518) | ₨473 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 839 (₨2,927) | ₨1,631 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 684 (₨2,386) | ₨1,624 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 126 (₨441) | ₨568 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (₨248) | ₨193 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (₨137) | ₨190 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,497 (₨36,613) | ₨36,202 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (₨9) | ₨5.27 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 997 (₨3,477) | ₨1,574 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (₨215) | ₨271 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 36% more expensive than in India
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