Cost of living in Jakarta, Indonesia vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 17% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 49,446 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 182 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 49,955 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 107 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 37,173 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 72 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,264 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,085 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 17,336 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 16 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 60,121 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 38 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,570 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,081 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 37,255 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 19 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 371,830 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 159 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,088 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 16,105 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 13 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 81% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 18,076,900 (Mex$ 26,685) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 10,712,800 (Mex$ 15,814) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,862,190 (Mex$ 2,749) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,163,900 (Mex$ 10,575) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,478,790 (Mex$ 6,612) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,082,100 (Mex$ 1,597) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 272,470 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 372 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,053,770 (Mex$ 5,984) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,643,070 (Mex$ 2,426) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 69,799 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 64 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 75,146 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 46 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 11% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 708,900 (Mex$ 1,046) | Mex$ 682 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 442,738 (Mex$ 654) | Mex$ 716 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,142,800 (Mex$ 1,687) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,114,560 (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 22% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 491,444,000 (Mex$ 725,477) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,872 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 16 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 200,000 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 498 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 48,806 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 226 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 15% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 28,084 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 52 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 110,678 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 106 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,020 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 512 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,123 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 79 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 22,911 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 48,042 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 47 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 19,574 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 19,680 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,112 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 109 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Jakarta (Indonesia) is 56% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 254,301 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 278 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 105,965 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 131 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 1,093,400 (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 547 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 337,323 (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 576 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 147,295 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 81 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 33,803 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 45 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 47,130 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 28 | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 7,399,760 (Mex$ 10,924) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,835 (Mex$ 2.71) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 777,971 (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 452 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 26,327 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 51 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 450 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 27,600 (Rp 18,696,130) in Jakarta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Tampico.
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