Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 244 (Rp 179,202) | Rp 61,205 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 138 (Rp 101,522) | Rp 48,353 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (Rp 46,961) | Rp 29,046 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (Rp 17,112) | Rp 21,836 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (Rp 27,291) | Rp 22,834 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (Rp 18,313) | Rp 14,630 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (Rp 55,291) | Rp 66,405 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (Rp 34,201) | Rp 43,134 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (Rp 19,740) | Rp 18,263 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (Rp 18,106) | Rp 34,771 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (Rp 194,504) | Rp 406,659 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (Rp 24,169) | Rp 17,291 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Rp 15,476) | Rp 16,247 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,913 (Rp 13,897,935) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,499 (Rp 6,979,779) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,089 (Rp 800,021) | Rp 801,210 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,669 (Rp 8,574,773) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,034 (Rp 4,433,793) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 850 (Rp 624,361) | Rp 505,106 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 (Rp 295,420) | Rp 237,062 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,396 (Rp 5,434,775) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,437 (Rp 1,790,414) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (Rp 84,636) | Rp 57,323 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (Rp 80,415) | Rp 95,242 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (Rp 673,840) | Rp 648,513 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (Rp 479,409) | Rp 480,172 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (Rp 1,170,352) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (Rp 912,839) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 332,628 (Rp 244,424,123) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (Rp 15,630) | Rp 9,337 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 504 (Rp 370,260) | Rp 419,026 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (Rp 61,865) | Rp 19,709 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (Rp 146,410) | Rp 89,583 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 580 (Rp 426,464) | Rp 204,790 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (Rp 55,789) | Rp 108,192 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (Rp 40,679) | Rp 22,334 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (Rp 42,745) | Rp 30,094 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (Rp 21,972) | Rp 22,886 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (Rp 23,502) | Rp 11,284 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (Rp 169,436) | Rp 119,565 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (Rp 233,691) | Rp 261,585 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (Rp 114,789) | Rp 99,216 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (Rp 545,107) | Rp 251,127 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (Rp 544,272) | Rp 573,242 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (Rp 109,690) | Rp 159,890 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (Rp 60,309) | Rp 39,869 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (Rp 30,743) | Rp 65,361 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (Rp 8,915,806) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (Rp 2,012) | Rp 2,093 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (Rp 668,175) | Rp 509,555 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (Rp 48,894) | Rp 32,683 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
734.827
IDR
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Cost of living in Mexico is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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