Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Palu (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,000 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 183 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 50,000 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 100 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 35,000 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 48 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 20,000 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 20,000 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 8,000 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 100,000 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 64 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 50,000 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 39 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 30,000 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 30,000 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 244 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,000 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,000 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 16% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Palu (Indonesia) is 9% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 14,843 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,999 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 8,735 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 4,635 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 300,000 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 770 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 75,000 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 351 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (Mex$ 5,482) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 (Mex$ 2,056) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 88 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Palu (Indonesia) is 31% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 1,250,000 (Mex$ 1,713) | Mex$ 848 | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 552 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 700,000 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 700,000 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Palu (Indonesia) is 68% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 577,636,000 (Mex$ 791,683) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 210% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 9,418 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 500,000 (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 424 | + 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Palu (Indonesia) is 11% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 40,000 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 105 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 99,773 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 137 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 517 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 50,000 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 58 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 43 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,000 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 36 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 12,500 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 24,000 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 80,000 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 87 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Palu (Indonesia) is 6% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 200,000 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 298 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 120,000 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 109 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 675 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 400,000 (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 605 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,000 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 54 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 75,755 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 36 | + 188% | |
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 | - | Mex$ 522 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,000 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 53 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palu (Indonesia) is 9% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 49,112 (Rp 35,833,315) in Palu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 45,000 in Mazatlán.
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