Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 267 (¥2,111) | ¥1,028 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 148 (¥1,172) | ¥723 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (¥539) | ¥519 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (¥207) | ¥197 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (¥360) | ¥316 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (¥203) | ¥629 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (¥689) | ¥962 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (¥380) | ¥902 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (¥251) | ¥574 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (¥224) | ¥285 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (¥2,037) | ¥1,208 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (¥271) | ¥184 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (¥189) | ¥206 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,793 (¥164,565) | ¥326,267 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,455 (¥82,748) | ¥171,772 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,047 (¥8,287) | ¥28,488 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,991 (¥102,818) | ¥157,603 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,721 (¥53,192) | ¥82,713 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 717 (¥5,671) | ¥24,082 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 396 (¥3,131) | ¥4,699 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,631 (¥52,480) | ¥47,482 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,526 (¥19,995) | ¥32,093 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (¥922) | ¥1,313 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 124 (¥984) | ¥1,878 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 969 (¥7,671) | ¥6,136 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 712 (¥5,638) | ¥5,199 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,696 (¥13,421) | ¥8,989 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,261 (¥9,977) | ¥13,588 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 386,961 (¥3,062,636) | ¥2,700,660 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (¥180) | ¥165 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (¥4,299) | ¥10,143 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 92 (¥725) | ¥2,497 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (¥1,583) | ¥1,967 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 589 (¥4,665) | ¥5,380 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (¥601) | ¥650 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (¥481) | ¥938 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (¥532) | ¥702 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (¥314) | ¥218 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (¥279) | ¥216 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 244 (¥1,933) | ¥3,927 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (¥2,876) | ¥4,141 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (¥1,238) | ¥3,600 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 724 (¥5,727) | ¥4,000 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 768 (¥6,076) | ¥5,993 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 164 (¥1,297) | ¥984 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (¥630) | ¥472 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (¥356) | ¥575 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,520 (¥91,179) | ¥101,122 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (¥18) | ¥52 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 883 (¥6,992) | ¥9,280 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (¥619) | ¥592 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,463 prices entered by 1,054 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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