Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 244 (¥1,579) | ¥1,145 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 138 (¥895) | ¥719 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (¥414) | ¥437 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (¥151) | ¥211 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (¥240) | ¥282 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (¥161) | ¥815 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (¥487) | ¥951 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (¥301) | ¥984 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (¥174) | ¥421 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (¥160) | ¥268 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (¥1,714) | ¥1,770 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (¥213) | ¥217 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (¥136) | ¥225 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,913 (¥122,468) | ¥194,768 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,446 (¥61,163) | ¥126,641 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,089 (¥7,050) | ¥21,178 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,669 (¥75,561) | ¥142,258 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,034 (¥39,070) | ¥80,836 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 844 (¥5,464) | ¥13,643 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 (¥2,603) | ¥3,988 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,396 (¥47,891) | ¥59,521 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,437 (¥15,777) | ¥17,809 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (¥746) | ¥665 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (¥709) | ¥2,700 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 917 (¥5,938) | ¥7,941 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (¥4,225) | ¥4,162 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,593 (¥10,313) | ¥7,471 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,242 (¥8,044) | ¥15,388 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 332,628 (¥2,153,860) | ¥2,576,380 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (¥138) | ¥161 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 504 (¥3,263) | ¥16,725 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (¥545) | ¥1,370 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (¥1,290) | ¥1,955 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 580 (¥3,758) | ¥3,523 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (¥492) | ¥2,205 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (¥358) | ¥648 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (¥377) | ¥409 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (¥194) | ¥143 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (¥207) | ¥184 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 231 (¥1,493) | ¥3,583 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (¥2,059) | ¥4,280 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (¥1,012) | ¥3,593 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 742 (¥4,803) | ¥20,657 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (¥4,796) | ¥6,242 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (¥967) | ¥1,034 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (¥531) | ¥533 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (¥271) | ¥526 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,133 (¥78,566) | ¥58,872 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (¥18) | ¥41 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 909 (¥5,888) | ¥11,178 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (¥431) | ¥554 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
6.475
JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,136 prices entered by 1,155 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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