Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 45,378 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 266 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 54,330 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 147 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,591 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 68 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 19,722 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 26 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 26,707 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 45 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,501 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 56,542 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 86 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 42,973 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 48 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,558 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 32 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,959 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 28 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 337,317 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 258 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,426 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 34 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 17,971 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 17,746,200 (Mex$ 20,950) | Mex$ 20,168 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 9,563,600 (Mex$ 11,290) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 496,641 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 1,041 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,338,660 (Mex$ 8,664) | Mex$ 12,625 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,109,450 (Mex$ 4,851) | Mex$ 6,783 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,211,340 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 721 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 400,530 (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 399 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,056,150 (Mex$ 4,789) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,358,260 (Mex$ 1,603) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,866 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 115 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 71,573 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 126 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 624,572 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 967 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 439,901 (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 718 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,223,050 (Mex$ 1,444) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,298,040 (Mex$ 1,532) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 535,705,000 (Mex$ 632,429) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,904 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 150,291 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 559 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 36,367 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 91 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 60,467 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 205 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 313,421 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 592 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 130,123 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 74 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 19,595 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 60 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 34,558 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 69 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 30,035 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 39 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 15,580 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 88,350 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 239 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 216,012 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 358 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 104,481 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 155 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 2,274,680 (Mex$ 2,685) | Mex$ 723 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 383,761 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 766 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 162,937 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 163 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 36,298 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 79 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 40,791 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 45 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 12,194,000 (Mex$ 14,396) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,029 (Mex$ 2.40) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 496,553 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 888 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 35,528 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 78 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
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