- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Kanazawa
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kanazawa, Japan and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 84% | |||
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| Food in Kanazawa (Japan) is 84% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 179 | 37% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥750 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 91 | 62% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥300 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 37 | 59% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥194 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 17 | 129% |
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12 eggs, large | ¥339 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 36 | 87% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 13 | 670% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥390 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 31 | 143% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 26 | - |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥219 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 12 | 246% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 180 | - |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | 107% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥140 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | 46% |
| Housing | 73% | |||
| Housing in Kanazawa (Japan) is 73% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥136,604 (Mex$ 26,811) | Mex$ 9,857 | 172% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 7,851) | Mex$ 7,000 | 12% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,500 (Mex$ 2,846) | Mex$ 1,117 | 155% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 9,813) | Mex$ 7,533 | 30% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 5,888) | Mex$ 4,353 | 35% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,000 (Mex$ 2,159) | Mex$ 438 | 393% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,500 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 627 | 41% |
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40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 4,907) | Mex$ 10,600 | 54% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,944) | Mex$ 1,750 | 68% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 125 | - |
| Clothes | 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kanazawa (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 721 | 46% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 571 | 89% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,437 | - |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 791 | - |
| Transportation | 123% | |||
| Transportation in Kanazawa (Japan) is 123% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 256,667 | - |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 15 | 77% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,963) | Mex$ 536 | 266% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kanazawa (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 101 | 94% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 144 | - |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 35 | - |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 24 | - |
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Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 75 | - |
| Entertainment | 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanazawa (Japan) is 72% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 288 | 37% |
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2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 114 | 417% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,175 | - |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥12,000 (Mex$ 2,355) | Mex$ 700 | 236% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 70 | - |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 38 | - |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 32 | - |
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iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,132 | - |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.37 | - |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,963) | Mex$ 920 | 113% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 38 | - |
| TOTAL | 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2016.
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Cost of living in Kanazawa (Japan) is 82% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 22,752
(¥115,921)
in Kanazawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 12,500
in Zapopan.
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