Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 217 (Rp 149,620) | Rp 48,924 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (Rp 82,352) | Rp 55,115 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (Rp 37,647) | Rp 32,165 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (Rp 14,469) | Rp 20,667 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (Rp 24,149) | Rp 25,337 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (Rp 16,977) | Rp 17,064 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (Rp 50,261) | Rp 61,721 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (Rp 27,639) | Rp 37,576 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (Rp 16,828) | Rp 19,651 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (Rp 16,794) | Rp 33,333 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (Rp 160,045) | Rp 374,037 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (Rp 20,745) | Rp 18,761 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (Rp 14,114) | Rp 18,326 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,991 (Rp 13,076,917) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,623 (Rp 5,937,940) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,026 (Rp 706,698) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,089 (Rp 6,947,028) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,147 (Rp 3,544,197) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 712 (Rp 490,441) | Rp 979,539 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (Rp 260,662) | Rp 329,516 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (Rp 4,738,803) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,061 (Rp 1,419,414) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (Rp 68,346) | Rp 66,640 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (Rp 62,641) | Rp 68,439 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 835 (Rp 575,244) | Rp 680,041 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (Rp 443,988) | Rp 424,371 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (Rp 1,042,491) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,112 (Rp 765,985) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 345,317 (Rp 237,778,840) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (Rp 12,999) | Rp 8,926 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 536 (Rp 369,117) | Rp 228,023 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (Rp 56,044) | Rp 23,270 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (Rp 122,889) | Rp 59,151 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (Rp 360,898) | Rp 256,292 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (Rp 54,857) | Rp 80,956 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (Rp 34,499) | Rp 22,650 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (Rp 38,098) | Rp 44,295 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (Rp 20,520) | Rp 22,030 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (Rp 19,845) | Rp 12,336 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (Rp 129,895) | Rp 89,053 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 308 (Rp 212,201) | Rp 176,169 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (Rp 103,666) | Rp 105,763 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 846 (Rp 582,724) | Rp 650,328 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 678 (Rp 466,698) | Rp 361,319 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (Rp 85,834) | Rp 133,391 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (Rp 48,867) | Rp 36,857 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (Rp 26,943) | Rp 48,318 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,288 (Rp 7,084,400) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.54 (Rp 1,750) | Rp 1,787 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 972 (Rp 669,187) | Rp 604,695 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (Rp 42,410) | Rp 28,321 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
688.581
IDR
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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