- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Himeji
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Himeji, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Himeji (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 164 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 81 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 17 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥200 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 35 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 14 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 13 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 157 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Himeji (Japan) is 178% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥485,000 (Mex$ 78,489) | Mex$ 12,500 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,473) | Mex$ 6,600 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 (Mex$ 1,861) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (Mex$ 9,710) | Mex$ 7,667 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 4,855) | Mex$ 4,500 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 517 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 458 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,092) | Mex$ 9,200 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 4,046) | Mex$ 1,800 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Himeji (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,295) | Mex$ 733 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 543 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Mex$ 1,295) | Mex$ 1,367 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 867 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Himeji (Japan) is 148% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (Mex$ 485,498) | Mex$ 279,571 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 13 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,618) | Mex$ 464 | + 249% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Himeji (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 261 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 375 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 92 | + 93% | |
| 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$ 809) | Mex$ 288 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 119 | + 444% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 825 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 771 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 70 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 50 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 32 | + 128% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥14,800 (Mex$ 2,395) | Mex$ 2,766 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 700 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 45 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 75,025
(¥463,594)
in Himeji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Zapopan.
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