- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (¥630) | ¥1,052 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (¥503) | ¥670 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (¥340) | ¥478 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (¥97) | ¥207 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (¥166) | ¥310 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (¥112) | ¥815 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (¥333) | ¥1,014 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (¥203) | ¥749 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (¥125) | ¥431 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (¥108) | ¥291 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 211 (¥1,145) | ¥1,703 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (¥132) | ¥199 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (¥107) | ¥208 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,981 (¥103,049) | ¥236,601 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,164 (¥55,182) | ¥141,401 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,452 (¥7,885) | ¥18,611 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,271 (¥55,759) | ¥129,819 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,015 (¥32,653) | ¥88,209 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,321 (¥7,170) | ¥13,050 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (¥2,083) | ¥4,177 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,265 (¥44,870) | ¥59,797 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,975 (¥10,723) | ¥18,392 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (¥535) | ¥848 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 99 (¥539) | ¥2,721 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 824 (¥4,474) | ¥7,691 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (¥3,499) | ¥4,244 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 (¥7,635) | ¥8,631 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,208 (¥6,557) | ¥13,887 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,602 (¥1,615,687) | ¥2,413,730 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (¥96) | ¥137 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 516 (¥2,802) | ¥10,169 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (¥395) | ¥1,229 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 182 (¥988) | ¥998 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 536 (¥2,910) | ¥4,043 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 66 (¥360) | ¥491 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (¥267) | ¥659 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (¥272) | ¥499 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (¥151) | ¥124 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (¥146) | ¥248 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (¥667) | ¥3,314 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 370 (¥2,007) | ¥4,543 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (¥733) | ¥3,386 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,105 (¥5,999) | ¥10,226 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 704 (¥3,820) | ¥7,804 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (¥511) | ¥918 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (¥283) | ¥479 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (¥225) | ¥573 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,185 (¥55,294) | ¥53,237 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (¥13) | ¥49 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 662 (¥3,593) | ¥11,808 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (¥275) | ¥546 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.429
JPY
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Cost of living in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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