Cost of living in Mexico compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 305 (¥2,273) | ¥1,027 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 175 (¥1,302) | ¥808 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (¥537) | ¥613 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (¥212) | ¥220 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (¥364) | ¥323 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (¥250) | ¥613 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (¥650) | ¥1,107 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (¥348) | ¥766 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (¥253) | ¥468 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (¥231) | ¥304 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (¥1,924) | ¥1,290 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (¥286) | ¥218 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (¥215) | ¥191 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,995 (¥171,505) | ¥365,082 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,899 (¥88,750) | ¥197,136 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,284 (¥9,575) | ¥19,132 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,182 (¥113,237) | ¥174,888 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,486 (¥55,834) | ¥112,259 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 897 (¥6,687) | ¥12,528 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 417 (¥3,111) | ¥4,254 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,744 (¥42,842) | ¥74,559 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,429 (¥18,114) | ¥25,414 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 125 (¥932) | ¥1,338 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 138 (¥1,032) | ¥3,163 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 928 (¥6,920) | ¥8,708 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 767 (¥5,722) | ¥5,103 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,669 (¥12,449) | ¥9,892 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,384 (¥10,323) | ¥12,189 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 421,638 (¥3,144,804) | ¥3,079,890 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (¥179) | ¥170 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 655 (¥4,883) | ¥9,221 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (¥751) | ¥2,133 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 260 (¥1,940) | ¥2,551 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 715 (¥5,331) | ¥6,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (¥601) | ¥1,337 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (¥491) | ¥930 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (¥618) | ¥622 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (¥288) | ¥224 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (¥296) | ¥188 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 302 (¥2,255) | ¥4,604 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mexico | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 388 (¥2,896) | ¥4,908 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 175 (¥1,303) | ¥3,873 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 929 (¥6,930) | ¥7,212 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 852 (¥6,352) | ¥8,269 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 199 (¥1,487) | ¥1,244 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (¥682) | ¥547 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 57 (¥425) | ¥674 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,182 (¥83,399) | ¥51,659 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.22 (¥17) | ¥52 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 887 (¥6,618) | ¥9,530 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 80 (¥599) | ¥600 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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