- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Medan
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 5% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 38,987 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 95 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 37,882 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 86 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 51 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 28,566 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 18 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 16,107 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,625 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 16 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 40,000 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 50 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 28,000 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 15,063 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 186 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 11,357 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,431 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 14 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 4,312,290 (Mex$ 5,782) | Mex$ 8,895 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 6,048,060 (Mex$ 8,110) | Mex$ 4,798 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 954 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,371 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 3,887 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 822 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 100,000 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 368 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,676,630 (Mex$ 7,612) | Mex$ 7,696 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,435 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 100,000 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 28 | + 387% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 3% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 707,288 (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 617 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 570,940 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 875 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 960,212 (Mex$ 1,288) | Mex$ 1,078 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,056,860 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 919 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 18% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 456,697,000 (Mex$ 612,373) | Mex$ 257,356 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,309 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 104,814 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 323 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 7% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 83,304 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 56 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 143 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 410 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 59 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 42 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 5% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 228,082 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 331 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 107,101 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 115 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 348 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 357,840 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 518 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 78,432 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 65 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 35,332 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 52,148 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 30 | + 132% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 8,718 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 407,827 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 521 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 16,609 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 47 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 188 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is about the same as in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 27,793
(Rp 20,727,708)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 27,000
in Aguascalientes.
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