Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 287 (Rp 228,319) | Rp 59,962 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 145 (Rp 115,478) | Rp 55,395 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (Rp 52,312) | Rp 27,371 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (Rp 20,183) | Rp 20,165 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (Rp 32,906) | Rp 26,969 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (Rp 21,154) | Rp 17,108 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 (Rp 64,873) | Rp 50,021 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (Rp 36,893) | Rp 42,079 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (Rp 24,441) | Rp 22,926 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (Rp 22,922) | Rp 35,271 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (Rp 214,591) | Rp 302,386 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Rp 26,834) | Rp 19,961 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (Rp 17,771) | Rp 18,941 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,835 (Rp 15,785,249) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,125 (Rp 8,057,442) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,067 (Rp 849,006) | Rp 871,567 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,483 (Rp 10,730,417) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,891 (Rp 5,484,146) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 706 (Rp 562,093) | Rp 532,882 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (Rp 306,122) | Rp 345,070 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,089 (Rp 5,641,929) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,426 (Rp 1,930,563) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (Rp 87,270) | Rp 70,816 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (Rp 94,135) | Rp 78,155 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (Rp 782,003) | Rp 560,382 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 684 (Rp 544,299) | Rp 442,949 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (Rp 1,337,235) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (Rp 1,047,853) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 361,153 (Rp 287,418,580) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Rp 17,912) | Rp 11,374 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (Rp 427,923) | Rp 190,182 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (Rp 61,783) | Rp 36,367 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 (Rp 160,117) | Rp 60,467 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 618 (Rp 491,757) | Rp 332,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (Rp 61,893) | Rp 67,999 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (Rp 44,594) | Rp 22,412 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (Rp 50,497) | Rp 34,558 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (Rp 27,032) | Rp 30,035 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (Rp 27,728) | Rp 15,580 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 (Rp 187,544) | Rp 88,350 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 353 (Rp 280,953) | Rp 213,417 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (Rp 125,031) | Rp 110,240 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (Rp 658,643) | Rp 300,249 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 775 (Rp 616,391) | Rp 490,881 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (Rp 120,967) | Rp 92,882 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (Rp 66,233) | Rp 39,821 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (Rp 34,172) | Rp 44,788 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,268 (Rp 9,763,635) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.20 (Rp 2,545) | Rp 1,816 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 918 (Rp 730,566) | Rp 585,606 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (Rp 55,199) | Rp 36,785 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
795.836
IDR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,412 prices entered by 1,042 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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