Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (Rp 285,946) | Rp 51,111 | + 459% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (Rp 149,463) | Rp 61,877 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (Rp 65,107) | Rp 30,423 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (Rp 25,953) | Rp 22,265 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (Rp 43,515) | Rp 28,853 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (Rp 27,990) | Rp 17,001 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (Rp 87,822) | Rp 65,310 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (Rp 46,355) | Rp 46,717 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (Rp 32,939) | Rp 20,220 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (Rp 27,872) | Rp 35,818 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (Rp 260,488) | Rp 361,559 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (Rp 33,204) | Rp 21,133 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (Rp 23,627) | Rp 20,433 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (Rp 21,003,290) | Rp 22,706,200 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (Rp 10,735,133) | Rp 12,226,400 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (Rp 1,174,957) | Rp 1,735,350 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (Rp 12,690,693) | Rp 9,185,280 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (Rp 7,136,373) | Rp 4,750,620 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (Rp 827,144) | Rp 1,250,250 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (Rp 402,632) | Rp 355,074 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (Rp 5,842,237) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (Rp 2,528,339) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (Rp 107,145) | Rp 56,362 | + 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (Rp 111,075) | Rp 90,892 | + 22% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (Rp 911,843) | Rp 737,605 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (Rp 644,851) | Rp 511,282 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (Rp 1,631,397) | Rp 1,342,120 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (Rp 1,280,583) | Rp 1,400,490 | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (Rp 350,077,195) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Rp 21,458) | Rp 12,409 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (Rp 543,490) | Rp 230,891 | + 135% | |
Personal Care | + 112% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (Rp 86,915) | Rp 27,948 | + 211% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (Rp 203,245) | Rp 35,309 | + 476% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (Rp 648,260) | Rp 328,198 | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (Rp 73,830) | Rp 114,524 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (Rp 58,529) | Rp 23,749 | + 146% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (Rp 64,542) | Rp 34,773 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (Rp 32,893) | Rp 33,895 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (Rp 31,704) | Rp 9,939 | + 219% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (Rp 241,996) | Rp 114,835 | + 111% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (Rp 369,240) | Rp 209,471 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (Rp 152,984) | Rp 119,365 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (Rp 772,436) | Rp 400,000 | + 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (Rp 842,399) | Rp 432,378 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (Rp 166,953) | Rp 157,306 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (Rp 75,581) | Rp 40,476 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (Rp 45,233) | Rp 57,564 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (Rp 10,407,514) | Rp 10,732,200 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (Rp 2,270) | Rp 1,881 | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (Rp 827,258) | Rp 501,142 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (Rp 69,104) | Rp 36,781 | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
931.530
IDR
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia
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