Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 180 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 100 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 50 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 17 | + 129% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥276 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 28 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 35 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 100 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 97 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 40 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 200 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥268 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 40 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 20 | + 193% | |
Housing | + 177% | |||
Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 177% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥65,029 (Mex$ 12,797) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥70,000 (Mex$ 13,776) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 244% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (Mex$ 1,279) | Mex$ 300 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (Mex$ 14,760) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 490% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥60,000 (Mex$ 11,808) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 490% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 200 | + 490% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 500 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥95,000 (Mex$ 18,695) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 212% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (Mex$ 2,913) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 191% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 180 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (Mex$ 980) | Mex$ 200 | + 390% | |
Clothes | + 307% | |||
Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 307% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (Mex$ 1,929) | Mex$ 500 | + 286% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (Mex$ 1,929) | Mex$ 400 | + 382% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (Mex$ 1,929) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (Mex$ 2,519) | Mex$ 800 | + 215% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (Mex$ 590,384) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,574) | Mex$ 500 | + 215% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 100 | + 152% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 300 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥240 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 40 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 80 | + 638% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 300 | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 130 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 800 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on September 16, 2020.
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