- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Fukuoka
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥903 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 119 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥636 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 91 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥371 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 52 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 17 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥236 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥421 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 15 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥837 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 58 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥543 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 38 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 20 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥278 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 16 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,206 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 176 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥176 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 22 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥161 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (Mex$ 22,393) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥89,859 (Mex$ 16,181) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,701) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,800 (Mex$ 13,650) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (Mex$ 12,488) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (Mex$ 1,546) | Mex$ 620 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 432 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (Mex$ 13,354) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,024 (Mex$ 2,525) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 36 | + 368% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,536 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 75 | + 508% | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 167% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (Mex$ 1,471) | Mex$ 787 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (Mex$ 1,813) | Mex$ 523 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,361) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (Mex$ 2,599) | Mex$ 934 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 191% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (Mex$ 444,186) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,571 (Mex$ 2,084) | Mex$ 543 | + 284% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,075 (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 103 | + 612% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 150% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 65 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,621) | Mex$ 436 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥855 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 39 | + 299% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥509 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 50 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥66 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥171 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 101 | + 375% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,506 (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 282 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,192 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 140 | + 311% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (Mex$ 1,406) | Mex$ 734 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 722 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 79 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 47 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥609 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 34 | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 9,004) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,361) | Mex$ 641 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥437 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 47 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 110% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 115,301
(¥640,296)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 55,000
in Zapopan.
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