- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Kanazawa
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kanazawa, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kanazawa (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 114 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥733 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 90 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥300 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 52 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥194 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥339 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 28 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 15 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥390 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 38 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥217 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 16 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥140 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Kanazawa (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥132,756 (Mex$ 22,983) | Mex$ 18,559 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,925) | Mex$ 8,444 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,500 (Mex$ 2,510) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,656) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 5,194) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,000 (Mex$ 1,904) | Mex$ 620 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,500 (Mex$ 779) | Mex$ 417 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 4,328) | Mex$ 8,631 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,597) | Mex$ 1,702 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kanazawa (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 799 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 523 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,434 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 990 | - | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Kanazawa (Japan) is 98% 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 | ¥135 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,731) | Mex$ 532 | + 225% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 107 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kanazawa (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 70 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 214 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 448 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 95 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanazawa (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,268 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 292 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,900 (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 140 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 799 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥12,000 (Mex$ 2,077) | Mex$ 722 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 83 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 35 | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,856 (Mex$ 1,533) | Mex$ 597 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kanazawa (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 99,197
(¥572,998)
in Kanazawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 61,000
in Zapopan.
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