- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Fukuoka
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥883 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 145 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥631 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 81 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥371 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 49 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥186 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥224 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥421 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 13 | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥837 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 48 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥507 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 37 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 12 | + 253% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,463 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 188 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥176 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥179 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 80% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (Mex$ 20,358) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥87,563 (Mex$ 14,335) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,657 (Mex$ 2,236) | Mex$ 808 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,800 (Mex$ 12,409) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (Mex$ 11,353) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 438 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 480 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (Mex$ 12,140) | Mex$ 9,373 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,024 (Mex$ 2,296) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 30 | + 422% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,536 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 99 | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 135% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (Mex$ 1,337) | Mex$ 917 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 534 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 1,415 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (Mex$ 2,362) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 195% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (Mex$ 403,812) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 13 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥12,899 (Mex$ 2,112) | Mex$ 422 | + 401% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,095 (Mex$ 670) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 124% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 89 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 233 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,310) | Mex$ 436 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥855 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 36 | + 290% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥509 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 54 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥66 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥171 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 79 | + 455% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 251 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,192 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 120 | + 336% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (Mex$ 1,279) | Mex$ 967 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (Mex$ 1,246) | Mex$ 774 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥911 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 70 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥375 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 53 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥602 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 29 | + 242% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥13,933 (Mex$ 2,281) | Mex$ 2,904 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,694 (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 729 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥437 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 43 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 104% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 89,922
(¥549,286)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan.
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