- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Sagamihara
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 162 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥770 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 86 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥800 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 50 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 18 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 15 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 13 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 173 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 19 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 19 | - | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥90,000 (Mex$ 14,274) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,331 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,067 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,498 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,372 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 464 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 9,337 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,682 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 750 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 567 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,386 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 915 | - | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 280,573 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 13 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 485 | + 195% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
| 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 | ||||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 310 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 783 | - | |
| 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.) | - | Mex$ 33 | - | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 686 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 46 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 42,715
(¥269,331)
in Sagamihara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 32,000
in Zapopan.
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