Cost of living in Bandung, Indonesia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 44,704 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 154 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 43,266 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 91 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 23,882 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 47 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,836 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,315 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,176 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 49,695 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 57 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 34,908 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 18,296 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,983 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 18 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 201,657 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 204 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,678 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 13,911 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 14 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Bandung (Indonesia) is 8% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 6,667,260 (Mex$ 9,703) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 4,278,390 (Mex$ 6,226) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 620,288 (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 901 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 5,024,880 (Mex$ 7,313) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,731,170 (Mex$ 3,975) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 490,838 (Mex$ 714) | Mex$ 647 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 306,927 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 351 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,071,680 (Mex$ 7,381) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,610,020 (Mex$ 2,343) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 49,572 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 89 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 44,525 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 58 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bandung (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 637,976 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 786 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 417,861 (Mex$ 608) | Mex$ 560 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,073,810 (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 639,336 (Mex$ 930) | Mex$ 1,124 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bandung (Indonesia) is 43% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,821,000 (Mex$ 779,776) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,263 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 361,088 (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 456 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 59,079 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 272 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandung (Indonesia) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 27,653 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 94 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 169,045 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 114 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 139,412 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 471 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 41,119 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 63 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 18,051 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 43 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 24,094 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 33 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,470 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 10,272 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 58,267 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandung (Indonesia) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 147,107 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 291 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 88,975 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 103 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 289,755 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 496 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 420,810 (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 517 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 76,337 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 89 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,484 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 43 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 38,602 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 30 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,973,640 (Mex$ 10,149) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,531 (Mex$ 2.23) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 368,539 (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 428 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 23,674 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 47 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 356 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bandung (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 50,274 (Rp 34,545,668) in Bandung to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 46,000 in Mazatlán.
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