Cost of living in Japan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Japan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 265 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥714 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 147 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 67 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 26 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥315 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 45 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 26 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 85 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 48 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 32 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,252 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 258 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥179 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Japan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥306,878 (Mex$ 38,195) | Mex$ 20,005 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (Mex$ 21,379) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,417 (Mex$ 3,537) | Mex$ 1,049 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (Mex$ 19,616) | Mex$ 12,600 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (Mex$ 10,295) | Mex$ 6,636 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (Mex$ 2,997) | Mex$ 723 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,709 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 401 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (Mex$ 5,910) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (Mex$ 3,994) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 114 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 127 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Japan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 970 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 756 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (Mex$ 1,691) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Japan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (Mex$ 336,131) | Mex$ 385,663 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (Mex$ 1,262) | Mex$ 574 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Japan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 89 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 198 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 598 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 74 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 60 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 68 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥216 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 35 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,060 (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 237 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Japan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,579 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 357 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 156 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 723 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,999 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 765 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥954 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 161 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 79 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥583 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 46 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥67,950 (Mex$ 8,457) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,405 (Mex$ 1,171) | Mex$ 860 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 78 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,473 prices entered by 1,051 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 39% more expensive than in Mexico
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