Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 183 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 100 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 48 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥276 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 17 | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 64 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 39 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 21 | + 247% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 244 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥268 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 27 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 14 | + 285% | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥65,029 (Mex$ 11,906) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥70,000 (Mex$ 12,816) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (Mex$ 1,190) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (Mex$ 13,731) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥60,000 (Mex$ 10,985) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 770 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 351 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥95,000 (Mex$ 17,393) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (Mex$ 2,710) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 88 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (Mex$ 912) | Mex$ 54 | + 1587% | |
Clothes | + 161% | |||
Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 161% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (Mex$ 1,794) | Mex$ 848 | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (Mex$ 1,794) | Mex$ 552 | + 225% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (Mex$ 1,794) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (Mex$ 2,343) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 135% | |||
Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 135% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (Mex$ 549,257) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,465) | Mex$ 424 | + 245% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 105 | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 137 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 517 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 43 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥240 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 127% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 87 | + 528% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 298 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 675 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 605 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 8,697 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.78 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 522 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 80,395 (¥439,110) in Hakodate to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 46,000 in Mazatlán.
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