- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Japan
- San Miguel de Allende
- Akita
- Comparison
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$ 146 (¥912) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (¥504) | ¥1,200 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (¥291) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (¥96) | ¥168 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (¥230) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (¥202) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 159 (¥994) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (¥360) | ¥600 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥121) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (¥107) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (¥1,151) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (¥185) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (¥165) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 0% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,036 (¥106,238) | ¥82,500 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 12,182 (¥75,967) | ¥85,000 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 425 (¥2,648) | ¥15,000 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 14,282 (¥89,065) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,338 (¥45,761) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 200 (¥1,247) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (¥2,105) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (¥80,687) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (¥8,315) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (¥671) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 48 (¥301) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (¥4,073) | ¥7,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,218 (¥7,595) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (¥11,033) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (¥3,742) | - | - | |
| 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$ 147,970 (¥922,777) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (¥98) | ¥158 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 329 (¥2,052) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (¥1,855) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥663) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (¥1,282) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 437 (¥2,728) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (¥399) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (¥375) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (¥335) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (¥330) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (¥356) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (¥1,181) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (¥2,621) | ¥5,000 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 132 (¥820) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 697 (¥4,347) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 871 (¥5,429) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (¥539) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 36 (¥223) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (¥210) | ¥550 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 3,299 (¥20,573) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,034 (¥6,447) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (¥311) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥226,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥202,985
(Mex$ 32,549)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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