- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Kanazawa
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kanazawa, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kanazawa (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 164 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥750 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 81 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥300 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 47 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥194 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥339 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 35 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 14 | + 478% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥390 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 35 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥219 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 13 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 157 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥140 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Kanazawa (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥132,756 (Mex$ 21,484) | Mex$ 12,500 | + 72% | |
| 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 | ¥14,500 (Mex$ 2,347) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,092) | Mex$ 7,667 | + 6% | |
| 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 | ¥11,000 (Mex$ 1,780) | Mex$ 517 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,500 (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 458 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 4,046) | Mex$ 9,200 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,427) | Mex$ 1,800 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kanazawa (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 733 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 543 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,367 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 867 | - | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Kanazawa (Japan) is 111% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 279,571 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 13 | + 68% | |
| 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$ 100 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kanazawa (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 66 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 261 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 375 | - | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 92 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanazawa (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,268 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 288 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 119 | + 308% | |
| 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 | ¥12,000 (Mex$ 1,942) | Mex$ 771 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 32 | + 153% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,766 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,856 (Mex$ 1,433) | Mex$ 700 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kanazawa (Japan) is 64% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 64,143
(¥396,352)
in Kanazawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 39,000
in Zapopan.
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