- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Pontianak
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pontianak, Indonesia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 26,063 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 58 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 41,436 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 61 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 26,590 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 53 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,455 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 24,247 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,153 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 59,388 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 14 | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 35,497 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 27 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,000 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 60 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 16,992 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,876 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 33 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 47% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 5,584,760 (Mex$ 7,370) | Mex$ 20,470 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 2,117,710 (Mex$ 2,795) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 452,469 (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 550 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 2,500,000 (Mex$ 3,299) | Mex$ 6,003 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 1,750,000 (Mex$ 2,309) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 275,000 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 500 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,000 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 433 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 3,750,000 (Mex$ 4,949) | Mex$ 6,750 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (Mex$ 2,309) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 56,046 (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 51% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 618,782 (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 350 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 360,266 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 416 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,096,590 (Mex$ 1,447) | Mex$ 800 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,000,000 (Mex$ 1,320) | Mex$ 500 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 24% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 200,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,686 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 13 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 400,000 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 255 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 13,798 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 63 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,790 (Mex$ 60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 92,140 (Mex$ 122) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 18,343 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 16,904 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 39 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 39,424 (Mex$ 52) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,000 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 16,587 (Mex$ 22) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 66,733 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 57 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 185,889 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 250 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,561 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 130 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 120,000 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 200 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 428,392 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 613 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 8,000 (Mex$ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 150,000 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 29 | + 585% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 3,200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,136 (Mex$ 1.50) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 262,510 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 550 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,582 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 36 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 60,000
in Acapulco
you would need to make just about Mex$ 51,469
(Rp 39,000,979)
in Pontianak.
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