- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Kanazawa
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kanazawa, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kanazawa (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 119 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥733 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 91 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥300 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 52 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥194 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 17 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥339 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 31 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 15 | + 476% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥390 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 38 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥217 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 16 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥140 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Kanazawa (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥132,756 (Mex$ 23,681) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 7,135) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,500 (Mex$ 2,586) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,919) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 5,351) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,000 (Mex$ 1,962) | Mex$ 620 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,500 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 432 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 4,459) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,676) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 72 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kanazawa (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 787 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 523 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,434 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 934 | - | |
| 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$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,784) | Mex$ 543 | + 229% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| 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$ 178) | Mex$ 65 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 436 | - | |
| 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 | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanazawa (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,268 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 282 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,900 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 140 | + 270% | |
| 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 | ¥12,000 (Mex$ 2,141) | Mex$ 722 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 34 | + 165% | |
| 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 | ¥8,856 (Mex$ 1,580) | Mex$ 641 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 386 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kanazawa (Japan) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 82,353
(¥461,679)
in Kanazawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 50,000
in Zapopan.
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