- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Himeji
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Himeji, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Himeji (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 150 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 86 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 18 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥200 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 15 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 14 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 168 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 19 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Himeji (Japan) is 169% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥485,000 (Mex$ 76,816) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,335) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 (Mex$ 1,821) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (Mex$ 9,503) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 4,752) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 538 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 464 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 7,919) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 3,960) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Himeji (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,267) | Mex$ 807 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 543 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,267) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 917 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Himeji (Japan) is 158% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (Mex$ 475,151) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,155 (Mex$ 1,767) | Mex$ 453 | + 290% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Himeji (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 420 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 102 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Himeji (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 282 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 126 | + 405% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 783 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 76 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 53 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 32 | + 122% | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 667 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 46 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 94% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 73,676
(¥465,173)
in Himeji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Zapopan.
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