- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Kobe
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kobe, Japan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 100% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥882 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 58 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 61 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥624 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 53 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥191 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 12 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥751 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 20 | + 508% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥938 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 14 | + 1025% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥596 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 27 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥478 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 18 | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥224 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 60 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,283 (Mex$ 208) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥217 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 16 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥269 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 33 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 76% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥234,909 (Mex$ 38,016) | Mex$ 20,470 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥145,300 (Mex$ 23,514) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,926 (Mex$ 2,739) | Mex$ 550 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥83,402 (Mex$ 13,497) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,971 (Mex$ 10,191) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,192 (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 500 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,646 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 433 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥85,000 (Mex$ 13,756) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,000 (Mex$ 2,266) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥602 (Mex$ 97) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 104% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,759 (Mex$ 1,579) | Mex$ 350 | + 351% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,493 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 416 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,522 (Mex$ 1,541) | Mex$ 800 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,627 (Mex$ 2,529) | Mex$ 500 | + 406% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 181% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,251,180 (Mex$ 526,147) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 13 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥6,803 (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 255 | + 331% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 84% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,447 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 63 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,153 (Mex$ 348) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥671 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 35 | + 210% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥634 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 39 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥531 (Mex$ 86) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥161 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥321 (Mex$ 52) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,676 (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 57 | + 950% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 150% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 250 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,384 (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 130 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,363 (Mex$ 3,295) | Mex$ 200 | + 1548% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,841 (Mex$ 1,269) | Mex$ 613 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 62 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥493 (Mex$ 80) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥565 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 29 | + 216% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥15,351 (Mex$ 2,484) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥93 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,618) | Mex$ 550 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥360 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 36 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kobe (Japan) is 113% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 123,665
(¥764,151)
in Kobe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 58,000
in Acapulco.
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