- Cost of Living
- Mexico
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- San Miguel de Allende
- Akita
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 130 (¥756) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 76 (¥439) | ¥1,200 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (¥272) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (¥99) | ¥168 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (¥209) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (¥106) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 123 (¥718) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (¥335) | ¥600 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥113) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (¥100) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 150 (¥872) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (¥173) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (¥170) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,760 (¥114,915) | ¥82,500 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,895 (¥51,726) | ¥85,000 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 377 (¥2,192) | ¥15,000 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,512 (¥101,840) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,531 (¥55,426) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 225 (¥1,308) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (¥1,963) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (¥75,243) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (¥7,754) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (¥625) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 52 (¥303) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (¥3,798) | ¥7,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,276 (¥7,423) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (¥10,288) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (¥3,489) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 216,667 (¥1,260,017) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (¥93) | ¥158 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 354 (¥2,058) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (¥1,730) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (¥618) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (¥1,195) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 425 (¥2,469) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (¥372) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (¥349) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (¥313) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (¥308) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (¥332) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (¥1,101) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 377 (¥2,190) | ¥5,000 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (¥732) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 567 (¥3,295) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 617 (¥3,586) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 89 (¥519) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 (¥231) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 29 (¥170) | ¥550 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 940 (¥5,467) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (¥288) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JPY
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥244,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥216,909
(Mex$ 37,299)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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