- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Japan
- Ensenada
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ensenada, Mexico compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ensenada (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 102 (¥609) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 77 (¥461) | ¥1,200 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 38 (¥224) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (¥98) | ¥168 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (¥199) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (¥94) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 55 (¥327) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 (¥161) | ¥600 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥111) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (¥122) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 149 (¥888) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (¥124) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (¥107) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Ensenada (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,138 (¥42,664) | ¥82,500 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,034 (¥30,090) | ¥85,000 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 457 (¥2,733) | ¥15,000 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,095 (¥30,452) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,949 (¥17,625) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 258 (¥1,545) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (¥2,496) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,662 (¥63,728) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,280 (¥7,651) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (¥339) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (¥408) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ensenada (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 599 (¥3,581) | ¥7,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 648 (¥3,871) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,037 (¥6,198) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 728 (¥4,352) | - | - | |
| 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$ 229,714 (¥1,373,069) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (¥75) | ¥158 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 (¥3,390) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥519) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (¥1,195) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 439 (¥2,626) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 62 (¥371) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (¥297) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (¥281) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (¥178) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 (¥233) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 68 (¥403) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ensenada (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 280 (¥1,673) | ¥5,000 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (¥719) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 682 (¥4,076) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 504 (¥3,014) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 (¥392) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 48 (¥286) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (¥205) | ¥550 | - 63% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.65 (¥16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 461 (¥2,756) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (¥279) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ensenada (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥261,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥211,439
(Mex$ 35,374)
in Ensenada.
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