- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Iwaki
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 135% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 58 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 61 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 53 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 12 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 20 | + 873% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 14 | + 2784% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 27 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 18 | + 443% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 170 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥450 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 16 | + 356% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 33 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 104% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (Mex$ 32,441) | Mex$ 20,000 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,000 (Mex$ 19,465) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (Mex$ 2,271) | Mex$ 550 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥140,000 (Mex$ 22,709) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 (Mex$ 12,976) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,460) | Mex$ 500 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 433 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥400,000 (Mex$ 64,882) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 861% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (Mex$ 3,406) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (Mex$ 114) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 60 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 181% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 350 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (Mex$ 1,135) | Mex$ 416 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (Mex$ 2,109) | Mex$ 950 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (Mex$ 2,271) | Mex$ 550 | + 313% | |
| 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$ 24) | Mex$ 13 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 63 | + 82% | |
| 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$ 49) | Mex$ 22 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 118 | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 265 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 130 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 200 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,460) | Mex$ 493 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 62 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 26 | + 272% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 3,200 | - | |
| 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 | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 79% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 118,451
(¥730,258)
in Iwaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 66,000
in Acapulco.
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