- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Kobe
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kobe, Japan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 123% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥914 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 58 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥677 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 61 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥610 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 38 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥201 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 12 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥292 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥658 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 20 | + 466% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥965 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 14 | + 1130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥567 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 27 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥455 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 18 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,425 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 170 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥235 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 16 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥260 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 33 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 143% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥232,857 (Mex$ 40,077) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥150,000 (Mex$ 25,816) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,000 (Mex$ 3,098) | Mex$ 550 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,564 (Mex$ 14,210) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥70,667 (Mex$ 12,162) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,750 (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 500 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 433 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥70,000 (Mex$ 12,048) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,667 (Mex$ 2,180) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥635 (Mex$ 109) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 60 | + 474% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 130% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,721) | Mex$ 350 | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,200 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 416 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,583 (Mex$ 1,477) | Mex$ 950 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,500 (Mex$ 2,668) | Mex$ 550 | + 385% | |
| Transportation | + 249% | |||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 249% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,833,330 (Mex$ 487,641) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥140 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 13 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,917 (Mex$ 1,707) | Mex$ 255 | + 569% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,925 (Mex$ 503) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 72% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,320 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 63 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 172) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,167 (Mex$ 373) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥688 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 35 | + 238% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥583 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 39 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (Mex$ 86) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥166 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥257 (Mex$ 44) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,900 (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 118 | + 471% | |
| Entertainment | + 263% | |||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 263% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,917 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 265 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,343 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 130 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,750 (Mex$ 2,711) | Mex$ 200 | + 1255% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,377) | Mex$ 493 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥766 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 62 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (Mex$ 72) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥620 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 26 | + 308% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,605) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥297 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 921% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,721) | Mex$ 550 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥407 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 36 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kobe (Japan) is 176% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 107,797
(¥626,332)
in Kobe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 39,000
in Acapulco.
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