Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 62,394 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 316 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,225 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 179 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 71 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 24,589 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 50 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,750 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 90 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 47 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 263 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 39 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 34% | |
| 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 20,348,700 (Mex$ 23,906) | Mex$ 23,768 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (Mex$ 13,780) | Mex$ 12,972 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (Mex$ 2,026) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (Mex$ 8,679) | Mex$ 15,346 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (Mex$ 5,402) | Mex$ 7,814 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (Mex$ 1,673) | Mex$ 754 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 424 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (Mex$ 3,766) | Mex$ 5,926 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (Mex$ 2,269) | Mex$ 2,281 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 153 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 139 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 980 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 782 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (Mex$ 1,702) | Mex$ 1,697 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (Mex$ 1,523) | Mex$ 1,414 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (Mex$ 593,023) | Mex$ 384,726 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 199,904 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 642 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 53% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 107 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 284 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 651 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 94 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 68 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 81 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 43 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 44 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 291 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Indonesia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 381 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 176 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 911 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 862 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 180 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 100 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 58 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (Mex$ 8,133) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (Mex$ 2.80) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 899 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 43,715 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 82 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico
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