Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 299 (¥1,625) | ¥867 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (¥753) | ¥667 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (¥290) | ¥350 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (¥112) | ¥136 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (¥192) | ¥240 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (¥148) | ¥400 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (¥395) | ¥656 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (¥247) | ¥700 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (¥135) | ¥250 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (¥129) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 255 (¥1,383) | ¥1,500 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (¥163) | ¥240 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (¥120) | ¥146 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,723 (¥128,898) | ¥126,011 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,065 (¥54,687) | ¥75,942 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,509 (¥8,197) | ¥20,058 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,543 (¥84,454) | ¥80,000 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,387 (¥34,704) | ¥60,000 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 992 (¥5,390) | ¥15,000 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 329 (¥1,788) | ¥6,370 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,590 (¥41,241) | ¥130,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,583 (¥14,035) | ¥15,000 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (¥553) | ¥900 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 85 (¥464) | ¥2,000 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 885 (¥4,811) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 593 (¥3,222) | ¥4,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,462 (¥7,945) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,101 (¥5,983) | ¥12,000 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 380,909 (¥2,069,702) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (¥111) | ¥146 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 873 (¥4,746) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 104 (¥564) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 99 (¥536) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 301 (¥1,636) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 565 (¥3,068) | ¥950 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (¥360) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (¥258) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (¥317) | ¥350 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (¥162) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (¥191) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 256 (¥1,391) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 361 (¥1,964) | ¥7,000 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 142 (¥771) | ¥2,800 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 789 (¥4,289) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 779 (¥4,231) | ¥1,800 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 124 (¥672) | ¥500 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (¥448) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (¥230) | ¥600 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,898 (¥59,217) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.40 (¥8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,602 (¥8,704) | ¥9,800 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (¥329) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 623 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥354,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥281,871 (Mex$ 51,876) in Monterrey.
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