- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Ensenada, Mexico compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ensenada (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 104 (¥605) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (¥471) | ¥1,200 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 38 (¥220) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (¥94) | ¥168 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (¥188) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (¥89) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 56 (¥324) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 (¥157) | ¥600 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥108) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (¥119) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 143 (¥833) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (¥120) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (¥97) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Ensenada (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,162 (¥47,421) | ¥82,500 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,496 (¥31,936) | ¥85,000 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 717 (¥4,166) | ¥15,000 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,504 (¥31,981) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,185 (¥18,504) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 287 (¥1,669) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 420 (¥2,439) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,642 (¥56,023) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 (¥8,172) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 77 (¥446) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (¥396) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ensenada (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 568 (¥3,302) | ¥7,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 631 (¥3,669) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,018 (¥5,913) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 788 (¥4,580) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ensenada (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,111 (¥1,488,077) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (¥76) | ¥158 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 565 (¥3,283) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ensenada (Mexico) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 87 (¥505) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (¥1,162) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 462 (¥2,685) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (¥360) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (¥288) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (¥274) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (¥173) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (¥214) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 68 (¥392) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ensenada (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 283 (¥1,642) | ¥5,000 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (¥695) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 682 (¥3,962) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 543 (¥3,156) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 (¥386) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (¥295) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (¥210) | ¥550 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.65 (¥15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 461 (¥2,679) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (¥271) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.810
JPY
/
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Cost of living in Ensenada (Mexico) is 18% 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 ¥190,617
(Mex$ 32,807)
in Ensenada.
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