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$ 175 (¥853) | ¥1,001 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (¥534) | ¥722 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (¥264) | ¥446 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (¥98) | ¥214 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (¥159) | ¥289 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (¥113) | ¥501 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 68 (¥331) | ¥1,246 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (¥194) | ¥640 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (¥115) | ¥381 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (¥109) | ¥260 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 225 (¥1,093) | ¥1,652 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (¥139) | ¥221 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (¥99) | ¥277 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,683 (¥90,859) | ¥182,340 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,677 (¥42,197) | ¥121,270 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,258 (¥6,116) | ¥15,948 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,851 (¥52,770) | ¥127,445 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,624 (¥27,353) | ¥86,552 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 851 (¥4,138) | ¥11,000 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 378 (¥1,838) | ¥3,835 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (¥36,217) | ¥39,892 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,955 (¥9,508) | ¥10,465 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (¥491) | ¥749 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (¥409) | ¥2,162 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 841 (¥4,092) | ¥6,528 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 (¥2,993) | ¥4,644 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,536 (¥7,470) | ¥7,685 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,174 (¥5,711) | ¥13,013 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,920 (¥1,550,993) | ¥2,936,380 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (¥97) | ¥142 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (¥2,422) | ¥9,348 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (¥396) | ¥1,406 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (¥965) | ¥929 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 539 (¥2,623) | ¥8,740 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (¥338) | ¥554 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (¥235) | ¥669 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (¥272) | ¥525 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (¥142) | ¥206 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (¥145) | ¥238 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (¥912) | ¥2,654 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 345 (¥1,677) | ¥3,275 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (¥677) | ¥3,323 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 966 (¥4,698) | ¥16,766 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (¥3,227) | ¥5,924 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 114 (¥552) | ¥806 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 (¥296) | ¥520 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (¥194) | ¥510 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,578 (¥46,583) | ¥47,822 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.89 (¥9) | ¥26 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 919 (¥4,471) | ¥8,220 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 (¥278) | ¥491 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,569 prices entered by 1,545 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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