- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Ichikawa
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ichikawa, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ichikawa (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 145 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 81 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 49 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥140 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 13 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥230 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 12 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 188 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥180 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Ichikawa (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 13,284 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,610 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (Mex$ 2,292) | Mex$ 808 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,533 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,353 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 480 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,548) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,051 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ichikawa (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 917 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 534 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 1,415 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (Mex$ 3,274) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ichikawa (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 283,739 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥160 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 13 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 422 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ichikawa (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 89 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 233 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 436 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Ichikawa (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 251 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 967 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 774 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,904 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,637) | Mex$ 729 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 43 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ichikawa (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 48,177
(¥294,289)
in Ichikawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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