Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 287 (¥2,419) | ¥998 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 156 (¥1,316) | ¥723 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (¥603) | ¥544 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (¥227) | ¥204 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (¥393) | ¥323 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (¥230) | ¥616 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (¥775) | ¥934 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (¥413) | ¥850 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (¥291) | ¥535 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (¥241) | ¥288 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (¥2,185) | ¥1,240 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (¥290) | ¥240 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (¥209) | ¥202 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,530 (¥181,639) | ¥279,056 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,550 (¥89,007) | ¥163,427 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (¥9,007) | ¥23,363 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,914 (¥108,951) | ¥150,519 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,045 (¥59,439) | ¥81,210 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 791 (¥6,672) | ¥36,753 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 414 (¥3,490) | ¥4,386 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,726 (¥56,746) | ¥49,710 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,624 (¥22,134) | ¥17,687 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (¥962) | ¥1,118 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (¥1,009) | ¥1,483 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 968 (¥8,163) | ¥6,145 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 697 (¥5,882) | ¥5,263 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,719 (¥14,498) | ¥9,604 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,270 (¥10,714) | ¥13,529 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 387,637 (¥3,270,291) | ¥2,697,750 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (¥190) | ¥170 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 643 (¥5,425) | ¥9,950 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (¥752) | ¥2,154 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 217 (¥1,831) | ¥2,551 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 632 (¥5,331) | ¥5,499 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 97 (¥822) | ¥1,340 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (¥484) | ¥842 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (¥597) | ¥750 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (¥289) | ¥225 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (¥280) | ¥233 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 230 (¥1,937) | ¥3,812 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 351 (¥2,958) | ¥4,064 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 153 (¥1,287) | ¥3,590 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 822 (¥6,933) | ¥4,524 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 761 (¥6,416) | ¥6,047 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 171 (¥1,441) | ¥896 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (¥679) | ¥487 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (¥390) | ¥585 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,693 (¥98,647) | ¥98,506 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.29 (¥19) | ¥52 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 889 (¥7,500) | ¥9,275 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (¥688) | ¥587 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,142 prices entered by 1,034 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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