- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Sagamihara
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 168% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 134 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥885 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 91 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 52 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 15 | + 1236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 58 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,200 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 38 | + 451% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 20 | + 494% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 15 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥500 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 177 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 19 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,000 (Mex$ 17,244) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥90,000 (Mex$ 15,519) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (Mex$ 10,346) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (Mex$ 6,898) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (Mex$ 1,724) | Mex$ 620 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,500 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 432 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (Mex$ 8,622) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (Mex$ 3,449) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥400 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 36 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 63 | + 1271% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 787 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 523 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,434 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 934 | - | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 66% 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 | - | Mex$ 17 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,552) | Mex$ 543 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 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 | ||||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 277 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 722 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 647 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 402 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 80,328
(¥465,834)
in Sagamihara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 46,000
in Zapopan.
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