Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 339 (Rp 283,636) | Rp 62,394 | + 355% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 178 (Rp 148,801) | Rp 60,225 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (Rp 59,645) | Rp 32,593 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (Rp 24,296) | Rp 24,589 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (Rp 41,448) | Rp 31,337 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (Rp 28,477) | Rp 14,750 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (Rp 76,039) | Rp 72,901 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (Rp 39,270) | Rp 45,403 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (Rp 28,440) | Rp 22,376 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (Rp 25,573) | Rp 32,966 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (Rp 218,372) | Rp 344,694 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (Rp 32,863) | Rp 18,943 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (Rp 23,207) | Rp 15,178 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,081 (Rp 19,331,118) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,115 (Rp 10,146,515) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,250 (Rp 1,047,140) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,222 (Rp 12,748,827) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,529 (Rp 6,305,576) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 743 (Rp 622,495) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (Rp 342,329) | Rp 378,883 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,835 (Rp 4,886,981) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,355 (Rp 1,972,258) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 132 (Rp 110,832) | Rp 91,402 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 139 (Rp 116,513) | Rp 83,441 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 990 (Rp 829,248) | Rp 651,126 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 739 (Rp 619,256) | Rp 458,661 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,738 (Rp 1,455,397) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,413 (Rp 1,183,273) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,521 (Rp 328,751,027) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (Rp 20,211) | Rp 12,092 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 650 (Rp 544,580) | Rp 199,904 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 107 (Rp 89,356) | Rp 22,456 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 284 (Rp 237,443) | Rp 96,147 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 650 (Rp 544,744) | Rp 264,826 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 95 (Rp 79,495) | Rp 66,604 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (Rp 57,448) | Rp 26,592 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 84 (Rp 70,766) | Rp 33,023 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 45 (Rp 37,963) | Rp 27,953 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 44 (Rp 36,438) | Rp 21,349 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 299 (Rp 250,822) | Rp 84,361 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 394 (Rp 330,378) | Rp 261,890 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 176 (Rp 147,304) | Rp 96,262 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 911 (Rp 763,361) | Rp 496,791 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 848 (Rp 709,948) | Rp 397,663 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 181 (Rp 151,229) | Rp 149,637 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 103 (Rp 85,953) | Rp 38,785 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (Rp 48,708) | Rp 50,891 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,292 (Rp 9,457,221) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.56 (Rp 2,144) | Rp 2,388 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 908 (Rp 760,665) | Rp 433,566 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (Rp 67,673) | Rp 42,636 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
837.537
IDR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,394 prices entered by 744 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia
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