Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 302 (¥2,581) | ¥1,074 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 158 (¥1,346) | ¥826 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (¥589) | ¥486 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (¥223) | ¥205 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 44 (¥374) | ¥250 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (¥221) | ¥1,153 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (¥589) | ¥948 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (¥402) | ¥1,103 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (¥267) | ¥603 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (¥219) | ¥269 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (¥1,996) | ¥1,227 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 40 (¥340) | ¥200 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 36 (¥306) | ¥252 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,671 (¥176,519) | ¥100,000 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,556 (¥98,682) | ¥85,154 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 751 (¥6,415) | ¥25,000 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,054 (¥102,935) | ¥79,386 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,569 (¥56,095) | ¥44,846 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 483 (¥4,125) | ¥12,423 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 426 (¥3,635) | ¥3,020 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,513 (¥47,078) | ¥49,031 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,001 (¥17,090) | ¥15,154 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 97 (¥825) | ¥788 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 121 (¥1,037) | ¥4,176 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 111% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (¥8,358) | ¥5,046 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 868 (¥7,414) | ¥2,500 | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,660 (¥14,177) | ¥8,000 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,571 (¥13,413) | ¥12,000 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 439,757 (¥3,755,302) | ¥2,619,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (¥194) | ¥129 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 435 (¥3,711) | ¥10,454 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 135 (¥1,151) | ¥3,254 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 76 (¥645) | ¥1,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 145 (¥1,237) | ¥1,200 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (¥4,782) | ¥5,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 103 (¥876) | ¥800 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (¥510) | ¥500 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (¥554) | ¥400 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 51 (¥431) | ¥200 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (¥278) | ¥300 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 229 (¥1,954) | ¥2,000 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 289 (¥2,467) | ¥5,000 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 167 (¥1,429) | ¥4,000 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 876 (¥7,478) | ¥10,000 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 652 (¥5,567) | ¥10,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 153 (¥1,304) | ¥1,000 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (¥574) | ¥500 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (¥326) | ¥800 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,236 (¥95,951) | ¥45,000 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (¥12) | ¥40 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 740 (¥6,320) | ¥13,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (¥617) | ¥400 | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 633 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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