Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 154 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 91 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 47 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 57 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 18 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 204 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 44% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (Mex$ 3,631) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (Mex$ 4,511) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 901 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (Mex$ 2,911) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (Mex$ 2,414) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 647 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 351 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (Mex$ 4,967) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (Mex$ 1,867) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 89 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 58 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 65% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (Mex$ 2,072) | Mex$ 786 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (Mex$ 920) | Mex$ 560 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 1,124 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 65% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (Mex$ 1,063,819) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 351% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 456 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 272 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 38% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 94 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 114 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 471 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 63 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 43 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 33 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 291 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 103 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 496 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 517 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 89 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 43 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,076 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.75 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 428 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 47 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 270 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 44,605 (Rp 30,649,914) in Bengkulu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán.
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