- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Fukuoka
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥905 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 150 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥636 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 86 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥371 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 48 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥186 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥236 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥421 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 15 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥837 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 50 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥543 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 36 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 22 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 14 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,283 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 168 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥176 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 81% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (Mex$ 19,696) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥89,859 (Mex$ 14,232) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,376) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,800 (Mex$ 12,005) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (Mex$ 10,984) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 538 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 464 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (Mex$ 11,746) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,024 (Mex$ 2,221) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 47 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,536 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 65 | + 518% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 130% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (Mex$ 1,294) | Mex$ 807 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (Mex$ 1,595) | Mex$ 543 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,197) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (Mex$ 2,286) | Mex$ 917 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 179% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (Mex$ 390,680) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 14 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,167 (Mex$ 1,769) | Mex$ 453 | + 291% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,090 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 124 | + 420% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 117% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 73 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,500 (Mex$ 1,346) | Mex$ 420 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥855 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 41 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥509 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 61 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥66 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥171 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 102 | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 59% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,656 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 282 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,192 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 126 | + 303% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (Mex$ 1,237) | Mex$ 767 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (Mex$ 1,205) | Mex$ 783 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥911 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 76 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 53 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥601 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 32 | + 196% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,694 (Mex$ 1,219) | Mex$ 667 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥437 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 46 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 82,815
(¥522,879)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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