Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan)
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 281 (¥1,526) | ¥867 | 76% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 134 (¥730) | ¥667 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 52 (¥280) | ¥350 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (¥114) | ¥136 | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (¥192) | ¥240 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (¥155) | ¥400 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 74 (¥404) | ¥656 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 44 (¥239) | ¥700 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 24 (¥131) | ¥250 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 26 (¥140) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 257 (¥1,397) | ¥1,500 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 30 (¥161) | ¥240 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 21 (¥115) | ¥146 | 22% |
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,720 (¥128,979) | ¥126,011 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,293 (¥55,966) | ¥75,942 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,602 (¥8,709) | ¥20,058 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 14,661 (¥79,721) | ¥80,000 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,276 (¥34,126) | ¥60,000 | 43% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 871 (¥4,736) | ¥15,000 | 68% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 321 (¥1,744) | ¥6,370 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,155 (¥38,903) | ¥130,000 | 70% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,529 (¥13,754) | ¥15,000 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 106 (¥577) | ¥900 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 (¥472) | ¥2,000 | 76% |
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 811 (¥4,412) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 575 (¥3,124) | ¥4,000 | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,471 (¥8,001) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,280 (¥6,961) | ¥12,000 | 42% |
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 378,330 (¥2,057,177) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (¥109) | ¥146 | 25% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 752 (¥4,088) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (¥546) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 101 (¥552) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 274 (¥1,491) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 584 (¥3,174) | ¥950 | 234% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 66 (¥361) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 50 (¥270) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 57 (¥312) | ¥350 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 31 (¥170) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 37 (¥200) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 249 (¥1,354) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 405 (¥2,205) | ¥7,000 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 145 (¥789) | ¥2,800 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 907 (¥4,934) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 790 (¥4,294) | ¥1,800 | 139% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 123 (¥667) | ¥500 | 33% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 78 (¥427) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 42 (¥231) | ¥600 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,072 (¥60,206) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.36 (¥7) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 1,504 (¥8,178) | ¥9,800 | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (¥325) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥399,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥314,271 (Mex$ 57,797) in Monterrey.