- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Medan
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 27% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 87 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 78 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,253 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 70 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,264 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,035 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 16 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 61 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 39,738 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 29 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,726 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 17 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 171 | + 410% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 14 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 22% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (Mex$ 10,312) | Mex$ 8,162 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (Mex$ 16,109) | Mex$ 4,946 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 988 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (Mex$ 9,146) | Mex$ 7,676 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (Mex$ 3,287) | Mex$ 4,352 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 798 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 392 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (Mex$ 7,689) | Mex$ 7,700 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (Mex$ 2,286) | Mex$ 1,583 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 93 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 28 | + 260% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 1% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 741,051 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 653 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 538,415 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 831 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,219,360 (Mex$ 1,593) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 1,060 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 39% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (Mex$ 582,033) | Mex$ 280,660 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,426 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 17 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 371 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 63,113 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 79 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 28,000 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 63 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 135 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 503,030 (Mex$ 657) | Mex$ 399 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 65 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 43 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 46 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,759 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 13,067 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,767 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 73 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 10% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 201,826 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 337 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 100,086 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 126 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 343 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 338,423 (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 518 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 68 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 43 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 30 | + 193% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (Mex$ 7,709) | Mex$ 9,705 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (Mex$ 2.18) | Mex$ 1.27 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 506 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 48 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 516 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 22% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 30,561
(Rp 23,390,337)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 25,000
in Aguascalientes.
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