- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Medan
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medan, Indonesia compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medan (Indonesia) is 44% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 33,027 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 82 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 43,807 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 86 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,646 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 71 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 22,119 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 17,158 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,016 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 45,000 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 66 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,700 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 31 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 11,280 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 33,395 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 17 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 666,667 (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 166 | + 495% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 13,509 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 22,285 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 13 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Medan (Indonesia) is 37% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,892,480 (Mex$ 11,689) | Mex$ 8,283 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Rp 12,329,100 (Mex$ 18,260) | Mex$ 5,294 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 716,406 (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 979 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Rp 7,000,000 (Mex$ 10,368) | Mex$ 7,676 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Rp 2,516,130 (Mex$ 3,727) | Mex$ 4,352 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Rp 325,000 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 747 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Rp 196,413 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 387 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 5,885,250 (Mex$ 8,717) | Mex$ 7,508 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (Mex$ 2,592) | Mex$ 1,673 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 60,000 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 99 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 76,191 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 28 | + 308% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Medan (Indonesia) is 11% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Rp 741,051 (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 703 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Rp 538,415 (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 826 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,219,360 (Mex$ 1,806) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 772,211 (Mex$ 1,144) | Mex$ 1,103 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Medan (Indonesia) is 59% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 445,471,000 (Mex$ 659,777) | Mex$ 287,590 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,426 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 365,000 (Mex$ 541) | Mex$ 346 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 56,256 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 80 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Medan (Indonesia) is 13% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 57,980 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 66 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 44,844 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 126 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 275,163 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 399 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 28,481 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 65 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,658 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 45 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 46,303 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 49 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 10,918 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,620 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 54,157 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 77 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Medan (Indonesia) is 59% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 244,742 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 342 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 102,855 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 131 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 300,000 (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 549 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 1,530,840 (Mex$ 2,267) | Mex$ 549 | + 313% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 123,936 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 70 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,174 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 45 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 66,537 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 31 | + 222% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Rp 5,900,000 (Mex$ 8,738) | Mex$ 9,498 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,667 (Mex$ 2.47) | Mex$ 2.83 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 515,679 (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 506 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Rp 17,332 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 50 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Medan (Indonesia) is 43% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 37,150
(Rp 25,083,330)
in Medan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 26,000
in Aguascalientes.
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