- Cost of Living
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- Ensenada
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Cost of living in Ensenada, Mexico compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ensenada (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 104 (¥558) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (¥434) | ¥1,200 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 38 (¥203) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (¥87) | ¥168 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (¥173) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (¥82) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 56 (¥298) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 (¥144) | ¥600 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥99) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (¥110) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 143 (¥768) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (¥111) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (¥90) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Ensenada (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,162 (¥43,685) | ¥82,500 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,496 (¥29,419) | ¥85,000 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 717 (¥3,838) | ¥15,000 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,504 (¥29,461) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,185 (¥17,046) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 287 (¥1,538) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 420 (¥2,247) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,642 (¥51,609) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 (¥7,528) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 77 (¥411) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (¥365) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ensenada (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 568 (¥3,041) | ¥7,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 631 (¥3,380) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,018 (¥5,447) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 788 (¥4,220) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ensenada (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,111 (¥1,370,831) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (¥70) | ¥158 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 593 (¥3,174) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥465) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (¥1,070) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 462 (¥2,473) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (¥332) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (¥266) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (¥253) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (¥160) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (¥197) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 68 (¥361) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ensenada (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 283 (¥1,512) | ¥5,000 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (¥640) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 682 (¥3,650) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 543 (¥2,907) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 (¥356) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (¥271) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (¥194) | ¥550 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.65 (¥14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 461 (¥2,468) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (¥250) | ¥463 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.352
JPY
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Cost of living in Ensenada (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥263,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥210,479
(Mex$ 39,323)
in Ensenada.
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