Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 272 (¥1,406) | ¥867 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (¥594) | ¥667 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (¥276) | ¥350 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (¥108) | ¥136 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (¥178) | ¥240 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (¥115) | ¥400 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (¥369) | ¥656 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (¥204) | ¥700 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (¥120) | ¥250 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (¥129) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 (¥1,241) | ¥1,500 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (¥144) | ¥240 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (¥97) | ¥146 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,522 (¥95,687) | ¥126,011 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (¥38,471) | ¥75,942 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 602 (¥3,109) | ¥20,058 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,248 (¥42,609) | ¥80,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (¥21,318) | ¥60,000 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 473 (¥2,445) | ¥15,000 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (¥2,173) | ¥6,370 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,877 (¥35,528) | ¥130,000 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,131 (¥11,008) | ¥15,000 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (¥518) | ¥900 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 111 (¥576) | ¥2,000 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 868 (¥4,485) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 727 (¥3,756) | ¥4,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,591 (¥8,220) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,233 (¥6,370) | ¥12,000 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,458 (¥1,820,878) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (¥101) | ¥146 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 638 (¥3,294) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (¥677) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (¥481) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (¥1,104) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 481 (¥2,484) | ¥950 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (¥355) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (¥267) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (¥272) | ¥350 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (¥170) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (¥117) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 204 (¥1,053) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 268 (¥1,387) | ¥7,000 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (¥815) | ¥2,800 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (¥4,072) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 771 (¥3,982) | ¥1,800 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (¥631) | ¥500 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (¥390) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (¥194) | ¥600 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (¥50,952) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.16 (¥16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 795 (¥4,105) | ¥9,800 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (¥311) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,045 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥346,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥237,249 (Mex$ 45,923) in Guadalajara.
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