Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is 16% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 183 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 100 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 48 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 64 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 39 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 244 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 14 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 7,850,220 (Mex$ 10,804) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,307,750 (Mex$ 5,929) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 597,114 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,141,720 (Mex$ 7,077) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,732,840 (Mex$ 3,761) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 433,591 (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 770 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 351 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (Mex$ 6,980) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (Mex$ 2,216) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 88 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 54 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 848 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 552 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (Mex$ 1,478) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 33% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (Mex$ 737,466) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,290 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 424 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 58,221 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 283 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 105 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,381 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 137 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 517 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 58 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 43 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 36 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 87 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 298 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,966 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 109 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 675 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 605 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 110 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 36 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (Mex$ 9,598) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,519 (Mex$ 2.09) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 522 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 53 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 201 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,996 (Rp 29,786,646) in Bandung.
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