- Cost of Living
- Mexico
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- San Miguel de Allende
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 130 (¥695) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 76 (¥404) | ¥1,200 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (¥250) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (¥91) | ¥168 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (¥193) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (¥98) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 123 (¥661) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (¥309) | ¥600 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥104) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (¥92) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 150 (¥802) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (¥159) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (¥156) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,760 (¥105,766) | ¥82,500 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,895 (¥47,608) | ¥85,000 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 377 (¥2,018) | ¥15,000 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,512 (¥93,732) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,531 (¥51,013) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 225 (¥1,204) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (¥1,807) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (¥69,253) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (¥7,137) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (¥576) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 52 (¥279) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (¥3,496) | ¥7,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,276 (¥6,832) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (¥9,469) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (¥3,211) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 216,667 (¥1,159,708) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (¥86) | ¥158 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 352 (¥1,883) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (¥1,592) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥569) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (¥1,100) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 425 (¥2,273) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (¥343) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (¥322) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (¥288) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (¥283) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (¥306) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (¥1,014) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 377 (¥2,015) | ¥5,000 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (¥674) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 567 (¥3,033) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 617 (¥3,300) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 89 (¥478) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 (¥213) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 29 (¥157) | ¥550 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 940 (¥5,031) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (¥265) | ¥463 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.352
JPY
/
MXN
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Cost of living in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 14% 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 ¥195,294
(Mex$ 36,487)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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