- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Ichikawa
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ichikawa, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ichikawa (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 134 | - | |
| 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 | ¥390 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 52 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥140 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 31% | |
| 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 | ¥230 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 15 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 177 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥180 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 22 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Ichikawa (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 15,772 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 8,555 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (Mex$ 2,399) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 432 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,855) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,783 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ichikawa (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 787 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 523 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (Mex$ 3,427) | Mex$ 934 | + 267% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ichikawa (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 277,105 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥160 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 17 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ichikawa (Japan) is 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) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ichikawa (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 277 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 722 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 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 | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,714) | Mex$ 647 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ichikawa (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 55,794
(¥325,570)
in Ichikawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan.
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