- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Kanazawa
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kanazawa, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kanazawa (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 162 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥750 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 86 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥300 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 50 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥194 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 18 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥339 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 32 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 15 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥390 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 35 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥219 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 13 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 173 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥140 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Kanazawa (Japan) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥132,756 (Mex$ 21,080) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,352) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,500 (Mex$ 2,302) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 7,940) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (Mex$ 4,764) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,000 (Mex$ 1,747) | Mex$ 538 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,500 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 464 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (Mex$ 3,970) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (Mex$ 2,382) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kanazawa (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 750 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,500 (Mex$ 873) | Mex$ 567 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,386 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 915 | - | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Kanazawa (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 274,985 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 13 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,588) | Mex$ 485 | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| 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$ 159) | Mex$ 73 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 420 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 102 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanazawa (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,268 (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 310 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 126 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 821 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥12,000 (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 783 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 33 | + 138% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,577 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,856 (Mex$ 1,406) | Mex$ 686 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 46 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 212 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kanazawa (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 54,425
(¥342,743)
in Kanazawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 34,000
in Zapopan.
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