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Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 124 (¥726) | ¥1,034 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 98 (¥575) | ¥720 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (¥390) | ¥464 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (¥113) | ¥200 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (¥184) | ¥271 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (¥129) | ¥640 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (¥374) | ¥915 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (¥231) | ¥613 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (¥143) | ¥420 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (¥131) | ¥267 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (¥1,245) | ¥1,604 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (¥148) | ¥209 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (¥105) | ¥200 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,822 (¥116,057) | ¥256,284 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,277 (¥60,168) | ¥116,029 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,133 (¥12,490) | ¥23,252 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,983 (¥70,156) | ¥120,733 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,639 (¥38,872) | ¥82,119 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,763 (¥10,322) | ¥11,573 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (¥2,214) | ¥4,112 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,315 (¥48,686) | ¥63,696 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,190 (¥12,821) | ¥16,934 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (¥667) | ¥730 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 (¥538) | ¥1,567 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 869 (¥5,085) | ¥5,970 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 672 (¥3,936) | ¥3,940 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,561 (¥9,138) | ¥8,357 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,359 (¥7,958) | ¥12,795 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 320,404 (¥1,875,927) | ¥2,848,210 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (¥115) | ¥147 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 474 (¥2,773) | ¥12,471 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (¥454) | ¥1,279 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 (¥1,179) | ¥1,179 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 556 (¥3,256) | ¥5,268 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 80 (¥468) | ¥643 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (¥294) | ¥726 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (¥351) | ¥490 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (¥165) | ¥144 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (¥182) | ¥208 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 132 (¥775) | ¥2,754 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (¥2,456) | ¥4,233 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (¥824) | ¥3,266 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,239 (¥7,257) | ¥10,578 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 788 (¥4,612) | ¥8,596 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 115 (¥674) | ¥947 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (¥330) | ¥488 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (¥274) | ¥533 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,470 (¥61,299) | ¥56,871 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.48 (¥9) | ¥57 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 866 (¥5,072) | ¥9,818 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (¥311) | ¥464 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.855
JPY
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,439 prices entered by 1,336 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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