- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Fukuoka
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥876 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 162 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥631 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 86 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥371 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 50 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥186 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 18 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥236 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 32 | + 17% | |
| 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 | ¥507 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 35 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 13 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,463 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 173 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥176 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥179 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 86% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (Mex$ 19,722) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥89,859 (Mex$ 14,251) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,657 (Mex$ 2,166) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,800 (Mex$ 12,022) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (Mex$ 10,999) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 538 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 464 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (Mex$ 11,761) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,024 (Mex$ 2,224) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 47 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,536 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 65 | + 518% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 128% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (Mex$ 1,296) | Mex$ 750 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (Mex$ 1,597) | Mex$ 567 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (Mex$ 1,199) | Mex$ 1,386 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (Mex$ 2,289) | Mex$ 915 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 175% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (Mex$ 391,207) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 13 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,286 (Mex$ 1,790) | Mex$ 485 | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,095 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 124 | + 422% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 112% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 73 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,269) | Mex$ 420 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥855 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 41 | + 235% | |
| 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 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 102 | + 317% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 310 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,192 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 126 | + 303% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (Mex$ 1,239) | Mex$ 821 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (Mex$ 1,207) | Mex$ 783 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥911 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 75 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥375 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 53 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥602 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 33 | + 186% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥13,933 (Mex$ 2,210) | Mex$ 2,577 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,694 (Mex$ 1,220) | Mex$ 686 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥437 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 46 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 67,167
(¥423,510)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 34,000
in Zapopan.
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