- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Fukuoka
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥905 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 134 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥636 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 91 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥371 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 52 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥186 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 17 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥236 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥421 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 15 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥837 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 58 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥543 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 38 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 20 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 15 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,283 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 177 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥176 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 72% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (Mex$ 21,384) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥89,859 (Mex$ 15,452) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,579) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,800 (Mex$ 13,034) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (Mex$ 11,925) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (Mex$ 1,476) | Mex$ 620 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 432 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (Mex$ 12,752) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,024 (Mex$ 2,412) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 36 | + 347% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,536 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 63 | + 593% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 158% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 787 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (Mex$ 1,732) | Mex$ 523 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (Mex$ 2,481) | Mex$ 934 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 171% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (Mex$ 424,158) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,167 (Mex$ 1,920) | Mex$ 543 | + 254% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,090 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 103 | + 582% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 144% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 65 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,500 (Mex$ 1,462) | Mex$ 378 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥855 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 39 | + 281% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥509 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 50 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥66 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥171 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 101 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,656 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 277 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,192 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 131 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (Mex$ 1,343) | Mex$ 734 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (Mex$ 1,308) | Mex$ 722 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥911 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 77 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 47 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥601 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 31 | + 232% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,598) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,200 (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 647 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥437 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 47 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 102% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 98,881
(¥575,039)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan.
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