- Cost of Living
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- Celaya
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Celaya, Mexico compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Celaya (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 151 (¥880) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 68 (¥393) | ¥1,200 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (¥305) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (¥81) | ¥168 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 12 (¥70) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (¥87) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 (¥271) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (¥276) | ¥600 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 (¥70) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 15 (¥87) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 170 (¥989) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 19 (¥108) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 (¥61) | - | - | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Celaya (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,197 (¥41,850) | ¥82,500 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,303 (¥19,208) | ¥85,000 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 180 (¥1,047) | ¥15,000 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 2,600 (¥15,120) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,000 (¥11,630) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 533 (¥3,101) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,750 (¥56,698) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (¥8,723) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (¥247) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 30 (¥174) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Celaya (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 750 (¥4,359) | ¥7,000 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 800 (¥4,649) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,450 (¥8,429) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 920 (¥5,350) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Celaya (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 198,333 (¥1,153,350) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (¥78) | ¥158 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 170 (¥987) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Celaya (Mexico) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 53 (¥305) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 250 (¥1,454) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 275 (¥1,599) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 40 (¥233) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (¥247) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (¥320) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (¥174) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (¥174) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (¥465) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Celaya (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 257 (¥1,493) | ¥5,000 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 125 (¥724) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 200 (¥1,163) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 433 (¥2,520) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 (¥407) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 (¥174) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (¥204) | ¥550 | - 63% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.10 (¥12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 350 (¥2,035) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 38 (¥221) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on October 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
5.815
JPY
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Cost of living in Celaya (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥233,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥187,825
(Mex$ 32,299)
in Celaya.
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