- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (Rp 85,889) | Rp 65,768 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (Rp 68,446) | Rp 50,359 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (Rp 47,810) | Rp 30,553 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (Rp 13,468) | Rp 19,126 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (Rp 22,339) | Rp 24,465 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (Rp 14,149) | Rp 14,807 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (Rp 44,541) | Rp 65,437 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (Rp 27,043) | Rp 37,029 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (Rp 17,091) | Rp 18,101 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (Rp 15,377) | Rp 31,611 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 222 (Rp 160,630) | Rp 359,792 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (Rp 18,367) | Rp 18,890 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (Rp 14,595) | Rp 16,216 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (Rp 14,219,707) | Rp 12,243,200 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (Rp 7,559,560) | Rp 9,210,940 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (Rp 1,167,100) | Rp 898,240 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (Rp 8,565,540) | Rp 8,592,610 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (Rp 4,798,380) | Rp 4,939,500 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (Rp 1,165,636) | Rp 661,561 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (Rp 277,539) | Rp 275,158 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (Rp 5,870,257) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (Rp 1,443,523) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (Rp 75,189) | Rp 59,284 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (Rp 64,207) | Rp 56,773 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (Rp 580,544) | Rp 612,994 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 660 (Rp 478,488) | Rp 413,561 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (Rp 1,079,984) | Rp 987,674 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,287 (Rp 932,484) | Rp 827,434 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,694 (Rp 227,257,691) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (Rp 13,643) | Rp 8,760 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (Rp 337,309) | Rp 371,911 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (Rp 55,979) | Rp 24,611 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (Rp 134,554) | Rp 84,995 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 547 (Rp 396,417) | Rp 352,309 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (Rp 49,583) | Rp 45,191 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (Rp 35,470) | Rp 22,842 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (Rp 38,273) | Rp 33,755 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (Rp 20,118) | Rp 14,477 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (Rp 20,975) | Rp 13,066 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (Rp 89,074) | Rp 91,137 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 2% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (Rp 278,351) | Rp 209,668 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (Rp 98,555) | Rp 99,420 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (Rp 860,155) | Rp 399,376 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 748 (Rp 542,072) | Rp 482,715 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (Rp 73,843) | Rp 130,862 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (Rp 39,487) | Rp 47,236 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (Rp 32,263) | Rp 57,031 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,347 (Rp 7,495,735) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (Rp 1,670) | Rp 1,544 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (Rp 517,717) | Rp 552,469 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (Rp 37,843) | Rp 24,285 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
724.457
IDR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,077 prices entered by 1,535 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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