Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (¥2,735) | ¥1,019 | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (¥1,430) | ¥764 | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (¥623) | ¥514 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (¥248) | ¥215 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (¥416) | ¥319 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (¥268) | ¥625 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (¥840) | ¥1,190 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (¥443) | ¥545 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (¥315) | ¥410 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (¥267) | ¥292 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (¥2,492) | ¥1,440 | + 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (¥318) | ¥204 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (¥226) | ¥176 | + 28% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (¥200,898) | ¥221,430 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (¥102,682) | ¥111,860 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (¥11,239) | ¥20,251 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (¥121,388) | ¥190,034 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (¥68,260) | ¥84,192 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (¥7,912) | ¥28,514 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (¥3,851) | ¥3,357 | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (¥55,881) | ¥52,125 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (¥24,184) | ¥15,714 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (¥1,025) | ¥1,018 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (¥1,062) | ¥1,314 | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (¥8,722) | ¥8,530 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (¥6,168) | ¥4,983 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (¥15,604) | ¥9,702 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (¥12,249) | ¥11,426 | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (¥3,348,518) | ¥2,882,200 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (¥205) | ¥170 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (¥5,199) | ¥9,799 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (¥831) | ¥1,555 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (¥1,944) | ¥2,993 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (¥6,201) | ¥6,000 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (¥706) | ¥1,706 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (¥560) | ¥842 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (¥617) | ¥600 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (¥315) | ¥192 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (¥303) | ¥203 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (¥2,315) | ¥4,236 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (¥3,532) | ¥5,211 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (¥1,463) | ¥3,676 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (¥7,388) | ¥4,122 | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (¥8,058) | ¥8,391 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (¥1,597) | ¥961 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (¥723) | ¥499 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (¥433) | ¥656 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (¥99,549) | ¥51,754 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (¥22) | ¥52 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (¥7,913) | ¥8,705 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (¥661) | ¥564 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,222 prices entered by 966 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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