- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Himeji
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Himeji, Japan and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Himeji (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 179 | 8% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 91 | 28% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 37 | - |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 17 | 280% |
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12 eggs, large | ¥200 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | 9% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 13 | - |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 31 | - |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 26 | - |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 12 | 310% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 180 | 7% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | 132% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 19 | 181% |
| Housing | 227% | |||
| Housing in Himeji (Japan) is 227% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥485,000 (Mex$ 93,864) | Mex$ 9,857 | 852% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 7,741) | Mex$ 7,000 | 11% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 (Mex$ 2,226) | Mex$ 1,117 | 99% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (Mex$ 11,612) | Mex$ 7,533 | 54% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 5,806) | Mex$ 4,353 | 33% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 438 | 121% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 627 | 11% |
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40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 9,677) | Mex$ 10,600 | 9% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 4,838) | Mex$ 1,750 | 176% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 125 | - |
| Clothes | 26% | |||
| Clothes in Himeji (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 721 | 115% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 571 | 2% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 1,437 | 8% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 1,064) | Mex$ 791 | 35% |
| Transportation | 175% | |||
| Transportation in Himeji (Japan) is 175% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (Mex$ 580,599) | Mex$ 256,667 | 126% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 15 | 101% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,935) | Mex$ 536 | 261% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Himeji (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 101 | - |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 144 | 303% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 35 | - |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | 18% |
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Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | 72% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 75 | 183% |
| Entertainment | 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Himeji (Japan) is 84% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 288 | 237% |
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2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 114 | 580% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,175 | - |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 700 | 38% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 70 | 94% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 38 | 156% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 32 | 175% |
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iPod nano 16GB | ¥14,800 (Mex$ 2,864) | Mex$ 2,132 | 34% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.37 | - |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 920 | - |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 38 | 105% |
| TOTAL | 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 127% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 35,463
(¥183,238)
in Himeji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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