- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Fukuoka
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥903 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 119 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥636 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 91 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥371 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 52 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 17 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥236 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥421 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 15 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥837 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 58 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥543 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 38 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 20 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥278 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 16 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,206 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 176 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥176 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥161 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (Mex$ 20,828) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥89,859 (Mex$ 15,051) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,512) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,800 (Mex$ 12,696) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (Mex$ 11,615) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (Mex$ 1,438) | Mex$ 620 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 432 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (Mex$ 12,421) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,024 (Mex$ 2,349) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 72 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,536 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 75 | + 466% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 152% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (Mex$ 1,368) | Mex$ 787 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (Mex$ 1,687) | Mex$ 523 | + 223% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,266) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (Mex$ 2,417) | Mex$ 934 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 173% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (Mex$ 413,144) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,571 (Mex$ 1,938) | Mex$ 543 | + 257% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,075 (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 103 | + 562% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 133% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 65 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,507) | Mex$ 436 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥855 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 39 | + 271% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥509 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 50 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥66 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥171 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 101 | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,506 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 282 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,192 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 140 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (Mex$ 1,308) | Mex$ 734 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (Mex$ 1,274) | Mex$ 722 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 79 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 47 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥609 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 34 | + 204% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,375) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.93 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,266) | Mex$ 641 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥437 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 96% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 109,823
(¥655,696)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 56,000
in Zapopan.
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