- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (¥696) | ¥1,062 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (¥554) | ¥694 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (¥379) | ¥441 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (¥108) | ¥202 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (¥180) | ¥293 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (¥114) | ¥754 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (¥358) | ¥924 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (¥217) | ¥653 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (¥137) | ¥401 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (¥122) | ¥280 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (¥1,304) | ¥1,689 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (¥147) | ¥197 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (¥117) | ¥199 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,440 (¥113,853) | ¥210,700 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,001 (¥58,575) | ¥121,994 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,594 (¥9,334) | ¥21,223 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,223 (¥65,727) | ¥113,438 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,408 (¥37,529) | ¥71,567 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,572 (¥9,208) | ¥12,789 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (¥2,230) | ¥3,965 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,142 (¥47,684) | ¥55,558 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,029 (¥11,886) | ¥18,276 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (¥595) | ¥711 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (¥460) | ¥2,062 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (¥4,683) | ¥7,354 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 653 (¥3,824) | ¥4,823 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,475 (¥8,637) | ¥8,419 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,286 (¥7,529) | ¥14,523 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 310,623 (¥1,819,235) | ¥2,587,360 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (¥109) | ¥143 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (¥2,727) | ¥11,085 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (¥452) | ¥1,278 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (¥1,012) | ¥1,019 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (¥3,116) | ¥3,562 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (¥400) | ¥612 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (¥282) | ¥680 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (¥302) | ¥455 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (¥163) | ¥144 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (¥166) | ¥229 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 121 (¥706) | ¥3,114 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (¥2,218) | ¥4,326 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (¥800) | ¥3,385 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,169 (¥6,849) | ¥14,181 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 732 (¥4,288) | ¥8,294 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (¥596) | ¥964 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (¥320) | ¥479 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (¥257) | ¥586 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,330 (¥60,502) | ¥49,094 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.18 (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (¥4,212) | ¥10,897 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (¥304) | ¥468 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.857
JPY
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,451 prices entered by 1,557 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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