- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (¥681) | ¥1,057 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (¥538) | ¥671 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (¥363) | ¥497 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (¥106) | ¥205 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (¥179) | ¥301 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (¥116) | ¥808 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (¥355) | ¥924 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (¥219) | ¥749 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (¥142) | ¥429 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (¥120) | ¥282 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (¥1,272) | ¥1,659 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (¥146) | ¥198 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (¥117) | ¥206 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,317 (¥113,238) | ¥224,805 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,008 (¥58,666) | ¥128,074 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,429 (¥8,375) | ¥19,331 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,583 (¥62,038) | ¥124,565 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,000 (¥35,172) | ¥88,209 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,392 (¥8,161) | ¥13,050 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (¥2,249) | ¥4,177 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,193 (¥48,026) | ¥58,983 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,030 (¥11,899) | ¥15,842 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (¥594) | ¥748 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 83 (¥484) | ¥1,978 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 (¥4,900) | ¥8,366 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 657 (¥3,853) | ¥4,198 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,478 (¥8,662) | ¥8,351 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (¥7,492) | ¥14,989 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,148 (¥1,741,883) | ¥2,383,290 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (¥106) | ¥138 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 514 (¥3,013) | ¥10,566 | - 71% | |
| 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$ 75 (¥441) | ¥1,278 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 184 (¥1,077) | ¥1,019 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 546 (¥3,202) | ¥4,575 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 71 (¥416) | ¥491 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (¥278) | ¥645 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (¥295) | ¥499 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (¥164) | ¥132 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (¥165) | ¥261 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 120 (¥704) | ¥3,117 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (¥2,149) | ¥4,427 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (¥816) | ¥3,435 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,246 (¥7,303) | ¥10,226 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 729 (¥4,272) | ¥7,878 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (¥594) | ¥957 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (¥310) | ¥463 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (¥253) | ¥598 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,198 (¥59,781) | ¥53,237 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.40 (¥14) | ¥47 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 696 (¥4,081) | ¥10,366 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (¥301) | ¥466 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.862
JPY
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,370 prices entered by 1,625 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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