- 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 (¥906) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 81 (¥501) | ¥1,200 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (¥289) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (¥95) | ¥168 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (¥229) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (¥201) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 159 (¥987) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 (¥357) | ¥600 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥120) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (¥106) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (¥1,143) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 30 (¥184) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (¥164) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,036 (¥105,514) | ¥82,500 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 12,182 (¥75,450) | ¥85,000 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 425 (¥2,630) | ¥15,000 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 14,282 (¥88,458) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,338 (¥45,450) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 200 (¥1,239) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 338 (¥2,091) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,938 (¥80,137) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,333 (¥8,258) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 108 (¥666) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 48 (¥299) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 653 (¥4,045) | ¥7,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,218 (¥7,543) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,769 (¥10,958) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 600 (¥3,716) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 150,000 (¥929,063) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (¥98) | ¥158 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 329 (¥2,038) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 298 (¥1,843) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥658) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 (¥1,273) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 437 (¥2,709) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (¥396) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (¥372) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (¥333) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 53 (¥328) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 57 (¥354) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (¥1,173) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥2,603) | ¥5,000 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 132 (¥815) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 697 (¥4,317) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 871 (¥5,392) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (¥535) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 36 (¥222) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (¥208) | ¥550 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 3,299 (¥20,433) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,034 (¥6,403) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (¥309) | - | - | |
| 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 176 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 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
¥270,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥242,089
(Mex$ 39,086)
in San Miguel de Allende.
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