Cost of living in Mexico compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 262 (Rp 198,951) | Rp 41,630 | + 378% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 144 (Rp 109,390) | Rp 49,768 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (Rp 49,020) | Rp 28,008 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (Rp 18,435) | Rp 20,690 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (Rp 31,424) | Rp 26,413 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (Rp 19,278) | Rp 17,963 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 78 (Rp 58,949) | Rp 48,283 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (Rp 35,899) | Rp 42,961 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (Rp 22,933) | Rp 20,083 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (Rp 19,336) | Rp 34,641 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 283 (Rp 214,460) | Rp 330,507 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Rp 25,691) | Rp 22,163 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Rp 16,298) | Rp 19,058 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,545 (Rp 14,067,629) | Rp 15,801,100 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,881 (Rp 6,736,947) | Rp 7,774,450 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 979 (Rp 742,304) | Rp 1,058,460 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,805 (Rp 8,954,817) | Rp 6,933,370 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,405 (Rp 4,858,196) | Rp 3,788,700 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 697 (Rp 529,082) | Rp 701,641 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (Rp 291,325) | Rp 404,751 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,452 (Rp 5,652,425) | Rp 3,678,120 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,400 (Rp 1,820,183) | Rp 1,501,310 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 (Rp 84,232) | Rp 59,291 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (Rp 89,705) | Rp 62,066 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 925 (Rp 701,738) | Rp 577,462 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 699 (Rp 530,454) | Rp 398,654 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,630 (Rp 1,236,179) | Rp 1,115,730 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (Rp 942,103) | Rp 1,238,980 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 351,226 (Rp 266,424,226) | Rp 408,837,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (Rp 16,837) | Rp 11,750 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 539 (Rp 408,982) | Rp 201,035 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (Rp 63,785) | Rp 55,654 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (Rp 134,446) | Rp 78,357 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 612 (Rp 464,029) | Rp 240,493 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (Rp 54,479) | Rp 113,090 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (Rp 43,307) | Rp 30,807 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (Rp 47,860) | Rp 36,359 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (Rp 24,793) | Rp 28,787 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (Rp 26,605) | Rp 13,096 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 217 (Rp 164,534) | Rp 68,593 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mexico | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 359 (Rp 272,226) | Rp 270,757 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (Rp 119,793) | Rp 98,949 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 865 (Rp 656,203) | Rp 1,763,280 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 747 (Rp 566,786) | Rp 384,067 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 145 (Rp 109,787) | Rp 196,324 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (Rp 63,936) | Rp 37,277 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (Rp 32,783) | Rp 40,248 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,651 (Rp 9,596,631) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (Rp 1,984) | Rp 1,816 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 861 (Rp 653,440) | Rp 513,732 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (Rp 52,090) | Rp 32,407 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
758.555
IDR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,611 prices entered by 1,068 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia
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