Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 197 (Rp 131,796) | Rp 54,331 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 114 (Rp 76,068) | Rp 52,562 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (Rp 34,938) | Rp 29,529 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (Rp 13,627) | Rp 19,611 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (Rp 22,687) | Rp 26,861 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (Rp 16,284) | Rp 14,622 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (Rp 46,280) | Rp 62,961 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (Rp 26,621) | Rp 35,265 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (Rp 15,884) | Rp 19,892 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (Rp 15,160) | Rp 30,845 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 222 (Rp 148,291) | Rp 343,573 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (Rp 19,631) | Rp 17,380 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Rp 13,849) | Rp 20,646 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,735 (Rp 12,526,628) | Rp 16,114,700 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,650 (Rp 5,783,213) | Rp 10,219,100 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,136 (Rp 759,530) | Rp 1,131,850 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,227 (Rp 6,837,757) | Rp 7,219,990 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,099 (Rp 3,409,384) | Rp 4,172,600 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 781 (Rp 521,912) | Rp 552,447 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 375 (Rp 251,059) | Rp 305,349 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,237 (Rp 4,838,763) | Rp 4,534,730 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,996 (Rp 1,334,542) | Rp 2,301,490 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (Rp 67,688) | Rp 68,182 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (Rp 57,497) | Rp 58,731 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 844 (Rp 564,125) | Rp 671,963 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 629 (Rp 420,317) | Rp 384,205 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,502 (Rp 1,004,579) | Rp 1,104,080 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,172 (Rp 783,821) | Rp 979,268 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 336,055 (Rp 224,692,475) | Rp 541,443,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (Rp 13,074) | Rp 9,144 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 490 (Rp 327,432) | Rp 322,524 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (Rp 51,913) | Rp 29,987 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (Rp 114,120) | Rp 58,955 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 536 (Rp 358,371) | Rp 262,807 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (Rp 46,129) | Rp 86,970 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (Rp 33,091) | Rp 23,105 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (Rp 36,075) | Rp 46,712 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (Rp 19,294) | Rp 18,304 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (Rp 18,860) | Rp 11,921 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 179 (Rp 119,813) | Rp 90,760 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 327 (Rp 218,882) | Rp 178,890 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (Rp 94,328) | Rp 101,866 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 886 (Rp 592,200) | Rp 791,222 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 662 (Rp 442,864) | Rp 589,198 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 118 (Rp 78,946) | Rp 149,882 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 (Rp 42,961) | Rp 46,247 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (Rp 26,788) | Rp 60,035 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,578 (Rp 6,403,737) | Rp 7,391,740 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.33 (Rp 1,556) | Rp 1,576 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 991 (Rp 662,619) | Rp 707,346 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (Rp 39,925) | Rp 26,763 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
668.618
IDR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,280 prices entered by 1,444 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia
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