- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Fukuoka
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Fukuoka, Japan and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 77% | |||
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| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥791 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 179 | 14% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥633 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 91 | 36% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥383 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 37 | 102% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥183 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 17 | 115% |
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12 eggs, large | ¥225 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | 24% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥350 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 13 | 437% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥837 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 50 | 227% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥507 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 31 | 215% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 26 | 144% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 12 | 321% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,567 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 180 | 70% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥178 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | 86% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥179 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | 86% |
| Housing | 125% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 125% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (Mex$ 24,336) | Mex$ 9,857 | 147% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥92,763 (Mex$ 18,153) | Mex$ 7,000 | 159% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,657 (Mex$ 2,673) | Mex$ 1,117 | 139% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥93,787 (Mex$ 18,354) | Mex$ 7,533 | 144% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (Mex$ 13,571) | Mex$ 4,353 | 212% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (Mex$ 1,680) | Mex$ 438 | 284% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 627 | 20% |
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40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (Mex$ 14,513) | Mex$ 10,600 | 37% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,750 | - |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 23 | 719% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,428 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 125 | 280% |
| Clothes | 185% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 185% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (Mex$ 1,599) | Mex$ 721 | 122% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (Mex$ 1,971) | Mex$ 571 | 245% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,480) | Mex$ 1,437 | 3% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (Mex$ 2,824) | Mex$ 791 | 257% |
| Transportation | 306% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 306% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,430,230 (Mex$ 475,584) | Mex$ 256,667 | 85% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥140 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | 83% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | ¥18,082 (Mex$ 3,539) | Mex$ 536 | 561% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,409 (Mex$ 863) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 199% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 101 | 113% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,566) | Mex$ 144 | 987% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥750 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 35 | 322% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥300 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 54 | 8% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥66 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | 45% |
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Tube of toothpaste | ¥160 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | 39% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 75 | 593% |
| Entertainment | 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 99% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 288 | 160% |
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2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,258 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 114 | 460% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (Mex$ 1,528) | Mex$ 1,175 | 30% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (Mex$ 1,489) | Mex$ 700 | 113% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥850 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 70 | 138% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥375 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 38 | 94% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥687 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 32 | 324% |
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iPod nano 16GB | ¥13,933 (Mex$ 2,727) | Mex$ 2,132 | 28% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.37 | - |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,694 (Mex$ 1,506) | Mex$ 920 | 64% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 38 | 125% |
| TOTAL | 159% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2016.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 159% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,411
(¥165,620)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 12,500
in Zapopan.
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