Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tepic, Mexico
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| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 163% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 84 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 73 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 48 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 18 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 32 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 14 | + 806% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 49 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 37 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 18 | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 17 | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 180 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 14 | + 264% | |
| Housing | + 410% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 410% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (Mex$ 64,851) | Mex$ 7,927 | + 718% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (Mex$ 35,628) | Mex$ 3,574 | + 897% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (Mex$ 4,261) | Mex$ 675 | + 532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (Mex$ 31,485) | Mex$ 5,002 | + 529% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (Mex$ 17,801) | Mex$ 4,041 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (Mex$ 2,081) | Mex$ 516 | + 303% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (Mex$ 617) | Mex$ 347 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (Mex$ 8,271) | Mex$ 6,254 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (Mex$ 1,872) | Mex$ 2,254 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 66 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 93 | + 346% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (Mex$ 1,336) | Mex$ 793 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (Mex$ 955) | Mex$ 510 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (Mex$ 1,618) | Mex$ 1,178 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (Mex$ 2,543) | Mex$ 962 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 239% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (Mex$ 507,622) | Mex$ 260,163 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (Mex$ 2,082) | Mex$ 379 | + 450% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 166 | + 335% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 108% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 91 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 114 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 460 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 172 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 46 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 57 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 95 | + 547% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 143% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 253 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 118 | + 486% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (Mex$ 3,983) | Mex$ 471 | + 746% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 426 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 65 | + 395% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 49 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 26 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (Mex$ 8,474) | Mex$ 10,650 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 4.29 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (Mex$ 1,997) | Mex$ 516 | + 287% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 54 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 221% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 221% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 77,074 (¥397,128) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 24,000 in Tepic.
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