Cost of living in Bengkulu, Indonesia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 27,280 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 183 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 41,158 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 100 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 13,587 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 48 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 16,703 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 21,884 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,297 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 123,632 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 64 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 30,108 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 39 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,108 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 24,038 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 144,632 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 244 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 16,000 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 9,413 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 49% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 2,495,000 (Mex$ 3,422) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,100,000 (Mex$ 4,252) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 352,287 (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,000,000 (Mex$ 2,743) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,658,680 (Mex$ 2,275) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 234,053 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 770 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 332,237 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 351 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,413,160 (Mex$ 4,681) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,282,630 (Mex$ 1,759) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 24,892 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 88 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 20,000 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 54 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 53% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,423,950 (Mex$ 1,953) | Mex$ 848 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 632,237 (Mex$ 867) | Mex$ 552 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 752,895 (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 493,132 (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 52% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 731,000,000 (Mex$ 1,002,534) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 7,764 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 300,000 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 424 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 95,413 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 283 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 45% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 16,124 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 105 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 24,711 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 137 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 83,513 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 517 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 15,000 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 58 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,018 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 16,837 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 36 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,355 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 7,645 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 23% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 90,579 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 298 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 75,290 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 109 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 110,000 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 675 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 190,000 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 605 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 50,000 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 110 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 10,000 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 54 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 30,000 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 36 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 8,697 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 300,000 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 522 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 21,768 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 53 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 190 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bengkulu (Indonesia) is 10% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 42,252 (Rp 30,808,089) in Bengkulu.
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