Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 276 (Rp 233,736) | Rp 45,378 | + 415% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (Rp 124,936) | Rp 54,330 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (Rp 56,834) | Rp 27,591 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (Rp 22,126) | Rp 19,722 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (Rp 38,487) | Rp 26,707 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (Rp 21,910) | Rp 18,501 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (Rp 72,222) | Rp 56,542 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (Rp 40,425) | Rp 42,973 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (Rp 27,201) | Rp 22,558 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (Rp 23,854) | Rp 34,959 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (Rp 218,162) | Rp 337,317 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Rp 28,921) | Rp 20,426 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (Rp 20,345) | Rp 17,971 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,715 (Rp 17,559,902) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,357 (Rp 8,779,739) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,040 (Rp 881,534) | Rp 496,641 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,801 (Rp 10,851,375) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,775 (Rp 5,743,418) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 709 (Rp 601,430) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 398 (Rp 337,161) | Rp 400,530 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,640 (Rp 5,628,468) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,559 (Rp 2,169,283) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (Rp 97,843) | Rp 43,866 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 125 (Rp 106,135) | Rp 71,573 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 965 (Rp 817,673) | Rp 624,572 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 709 (Rp 601,123) | Rp 439,901 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,693 (Rp 1,434,954) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,261 (Rp 1,069,251) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 386,057 (Rp 327,264,632) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Rp 19,221) | Rp 11,904 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 541 (Rp 458,895) | Rp 150,291 | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 90 (Rp 76,551) | Rp 36,367 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 223 (Rp 189,330) | Rp 60,467 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 587 (Rp 497,902) | Rp 313,421 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (Rp 63,618) | Rp 130,123 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (Rp 50,650) | Rp 19,595 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (Rp 57,018) | Rp 34,558 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (Rp 33,444) | Rp 30,035 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (Rp 29,517) | Rp 15,580 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 243 (Rp 206,329) | Rp 88,350 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 361 (Rp 306,152) | Rp 216,012 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 155 (Rp 131,769) | Rp 104,481 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 811 (Rp 687,564) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 762 (Rp 645,956) | Rp 383,761 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 163 (Rp 138,165) | Rp 162,937 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (Rp 67,606) | Rp 36,298 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (Rp 37,953) | Rp 40,791 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,790 (Rp 9,146,374) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (Rp 1,959) | Rp 2,029 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 873 (Rp 740,458) | Rp 496,553 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (Rp 66,508) | Rp 35,528 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
847.711
IDR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,365 prices entered by 1,046 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia
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