- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (¥673) | ¥1,054 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (¥533) | ¥698 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (¥374) | ¥436 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (¥105) | ¥205 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (¥172) | ¥285 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (¥112) | ¥777 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (¥350) | ¥910 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (¥213) | ¥697 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (¥134) | ¥414 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (¥118) | ¥265 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (¥1,256) | ¥1,538 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (¥143) | ¥203 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (¥112) | ¥198 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,574 (¥110,387) | ¥231,808 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (¥57,493) | ¥125,591 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,590 (¥8,967) | ¥21,159 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,938 (¥67,325) | ¥113,754 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,753 (¥38,083) | ¥74,885 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,354 (¥7,637) | ¥12,611 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (¥2,151) | ¥4,134 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,039 (¥45,333) | ¥55,558 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (¥11,277) | ¥16,830 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (¥593) | ¥693 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (¥489) | ¥1,932 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (¥4,571) | ¥6,829 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 667 (¥3,762) | ¥4,215 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,489 (¥8,398) | ¥8,321 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,283 (¥7,238) | ¥13,972 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 313,588 (¥1,768,449) | ¥2,590,890 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (¥107) | ¥145 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 464 (¥2,619) | ¥11,257 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (¥423) | ¥1,278 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (¥1,068) | ¥1,016 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (¥3,091) | ¥3,622 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 70 (¥394) | ¥630 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (¥273) | ¥707 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (¥303) | ¥455 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (¥155) | ¥137 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (¥167) | ¥217 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 124 (¥701) | ¥2,939 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 378 (¥2,130) | ¥3,981 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (¥765) | ¥3,365 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,204 (¥6,789) | ¥14,181 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (¥4,184) | ¥7,768 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (¥578) | ¥880 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (¥306) | ¥487 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (¥248) | ¥560 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,278 (¥57,962) | ¥49,094 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 724 (¥4,085) | ¥10,296 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (¥295) | ¥468 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.639
JPY
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,142 prices entered by 1,496 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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