- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Iwaki
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 152% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 58 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 61 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 38 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 12 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 24 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 20 | + 930% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 14 | + 2951% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 27 | + 343% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 18 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 39 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 170 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥450 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 16 | + 383% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 146% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (Mex$ 34,324) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,000 (Mex$ 20,594) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (Mex$ 2,403) | Mex$ 550 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥140,000 (Mex$ 24,027) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 (Mex$ 13,730) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,545) | Mex$ 500 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (Mex$ 807) | Mex$ 433 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥400,000 (Mex$ 68,648) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 917% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (Mex$ 3,604) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 228% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 60 | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 195% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 195% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (Mex$ 1,150) | Mex$ 350 | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 416 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (Mex$ 2,231) | Mex$ 950 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (Mex$ 2,403) | Mex$ 550 | + 337% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 200,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 13 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 63 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 22 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 118 | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 265 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 130 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 200 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,545) | Mex$ 493 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 62 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 26 | + 294% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 550 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 91% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 70,670
(¥411,781)
in Iwaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Acapulco.
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