- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Shizuoka
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shizuoka, Japan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is 90% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,792 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 58 | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,025 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 61 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 53 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥267 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 12 | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥260 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥600 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 14 | + 598% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 27 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 18 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥350 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 16 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥130 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥146,254 (Mex$ 22,979) | Mex$ 20,470 | + 12% | |
| 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$ 6,003 | - | |
| 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$ 786) | Mex$ 433 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥300,000 (Mex$ 47,135) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 598% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is 99% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,571) | Mex$ 350 | + 349% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 416 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,257) | Mex$ 800 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,257) | Mex$ 500 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 292% | |||
| Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 292% 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 | ¥400 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 13 | + 397% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,357) | Mex$ 255 | + 824% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 63 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥850 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 35 | + 282% | |
| 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$ 57 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 250 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,500 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 130 | + 323% | |
| 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$ 786) | Mex$ 613 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| 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 | ¥6,000 (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 550 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 36 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shizuoka (Japan) is 89% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 109,649
(¥697,879)
in Shizuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 58,000
in Acapulco.
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