- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Himeji
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Himeji, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Himeji (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 134 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 91 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 52 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 17 | + 228% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥200 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 15 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 15 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 177 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 22 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 19 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Himeji (Japan) is 156% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥485,000 (Mex$ 83,520) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,888) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (Mex$ 10,332) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 5,166) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 620 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 432 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,610) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 4,305) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Himeji (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 787 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 523 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 947) | Mex$ 934 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Himeji (Japan) is 147% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (Mex$ 516,618) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 17 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,155 (Mex$ 1,921) | Mex$ 543 | + 254% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Himeji (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 378 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 101 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Himeji (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 277 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 131 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 722 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 77 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 47 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 31 | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 647 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 47 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 95% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 97,512
(¥566,253)
in Himeji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 50,000
in Zapopan.
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