Cost of living in Palu, Indonesia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 190 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00137
MXN
/
IDR
Do you live in Mazatlán? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 123% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 59% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Berlin is 42% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Madrid is 34% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 41% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 67% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Toronto is 66% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Seoul is 41% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 34% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Tegucigalpa is 36% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Miami, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nha Trang (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Atlanta, Georgia (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tawau (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kupang (Indonesia)
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.
Prices recently added
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Pretoria costs R 86 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Leeds costs £400 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in London costs £2,033 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Oviedo costs €1,300 (about 3 hours ago)
- 2 kg bag of potatoes in Lahore costs ₨250 (about 3 hours ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Johor Bahru costs RM1,849 (about 4 hours ago)