- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Mexico
- Sagamihara
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Sagamihara, Japan and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 34% | |||
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| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 179 | 9% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥770 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 91 | 66% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥800 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 37 | 321% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 17 | - |
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12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 36 | - |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 13 | - |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 31 | - |
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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 | - | Mex$ 12 | - |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 180 | - |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 19 | - |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 19 | - |
| Housing | 21% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥90,000 (Mex$ 17,613) | Mex$ 9,857 | 79% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 7,000 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,117 | - |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,533 | - |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,353 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 627 | 56% |
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40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 10,600 | - |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,750 | - |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 125 | - |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 721 | - |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 571 | - |
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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 | 88% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 88% 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 | - | Mex$ 15 | - |
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Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,000 (Mex$ 1,761) | Mex$ 536 | 229% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 101 | - |
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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 | ||||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 288 | - |
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2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 114 | - |
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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 | - | Mex$ 700 | - |
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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 | - | Mex$ 920 | - |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 38 | - |
| TOTAL | 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 27,524
(¥140,647)
in Sagamihara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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