- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Shizuoka
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shizuoka, Japan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is 185% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,667 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 58 | + 391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥917 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 61 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 38 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥237 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 12 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥330 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 24 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥450 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 20 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥633 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 14 | + 707% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 27 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 18 | + 572% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥500 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 39 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 170 | + 305% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥275 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 16 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥290 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 33 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥146,254 (Mex$ 25,150) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 550 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 5,511 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 433 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥300,000 (Mex$ 51,589) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 664% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,100 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is 106% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,720) | Mex$ 350 | + 391% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 416 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,376) | Mex$ 950 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,376) | Mex$ 550 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 264% | |||
| Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 264% 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 | ¥268 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 13 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,579) | Mex$ 255 | + 911% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 63 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥850 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 35 | + 318% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 118 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 265 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,500 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 130 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 493 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
| 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 | ¥6,000 (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 550 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 36 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shizuoka (Japan) is 110% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 94,614
(¥550,199)
in Shizuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 45,000
in Acapulco.
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