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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNJPYEURUSDMXN

Mexico vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.14 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.71 PLN (2.96 USD) in Mexico and 19.49 PLN (5.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45% lower in Mexico.

10.71 PLN
19.49 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.56 PLN (1.81 USD) in Mexico and 9.29 PLN (2.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Mexico.

6.56 PLN
9.29 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 42.77 PLN (11.8 USD) in Mexico and 80.19 PLN (22.13 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Mexico.

42.77 PLN
80.19 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.73 PLN (10.69 USD) in Mexico and 29.62 PLN (8.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Japan.

38.73 PLN
29.62 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.76 PLN (8.49 USD) in Mexico and 28.86 PLN (7.96 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Japan.

30.76 PLN
28.86 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.49 PLN (4.27 USD) in Mexico and 14.81 PLN (4.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Japan.

15.49 PLN
14.81 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.18 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 7.51 PLN (2.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Mexico.

6.18 PLN
7.51 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.33 PLN (2.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 8.61 PLN (2.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Japan.

9.33 PLN
8.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.98 PLN (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 10.16 PLN (2.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Japan.

12.98 PLN
10.16 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 86.9 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 41.93 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Japan.

86.90 PLN
41.93 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.03 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 5.19 PLN (1.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Mexico.

5.03 PLN
5.19 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.65 PLN (2.66 USD) in Mexico and 5.64 PLN (1.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Japan.

9.65 PLN
5.64 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 35.96 PLN (9.92 USD) in Mexico and 61.37 PLN (16.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Mexico.

35.96 PLN
61.37 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.12 PLN (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 5.67 PLN (1.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Japan.

6.12 PLN
5.67 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.23 PLN (2.27 USD) in Mexico and 12.13 PLN (3.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Mexico.

8.23 PLN
12.13 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.77 PLN (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 21.57 PLN (5.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64% lower in Mexico.

7.77 PLN
21.57 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.83 PLN (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 11.85 PLN (3.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Mexico.

7.83 PLN
11.85 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 19.41 PLN (5.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Mexico.

7.10 PLN
19.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.33 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 46.31 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Japan.

47.33 PLN
46.31 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.4 PLN (2.04 USD) in Mexico and 21.54 PLN (5.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Mexico.

7.40 PLN
21.54 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.03 PLN (1.11 USD) in Mexico and 3.24 PLN (0.89 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Japan.

4.03 PLN
3.24 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.19 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.63 PLN (3.76 USD) in Mexico and 12.93 PLN (3.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Japan.

13.63 PLN
12.93 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.3 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 4.49 PLN (1.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Japan.

6.30 PLN
4.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.62 PLN (3.21 USD) in Mexico and 14.81 PLN (4.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Mexico.

11.62 PLN
14.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.43 PLN (4.81 USD) in Mexico and 19.75 PLN (5.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Mexico.

17.43 PLN
19.75 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 34.86 PLN (9.62 USD) in Mexico and 19.75 PLN (5.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Japan.

34.86 PLN
19.75 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 193.65 PLN (53.44 USD) in Mexico and 172.78 PLN (47.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Japan.

193.65 PLN
172.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 48.41 PLN (13.36 USD) in Mexico and 29.62 PLN (8.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Japan.

48.41 PLN
29.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 3.18 PLN (0.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Japan.

4.22 PLN
3.18 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.21 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.04 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.87 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Japan.

5.04 PLN
3.87 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.92 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 4.37 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Japan.

4.92 PLN
4.37 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.07 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 69.71 PLN (19.24 USD) in Mexico and 271.52 PLN (74.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Mexico.

69.71 PLN
271.52 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.36 PLN (0.37 USD) in Mexico and 5.43 PLN (1.5 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75% lower in Mexico.

1.36 PLN
5.43 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.56 PLN (5.4 USD) in Mexico and 93.54 PLN (25.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Mexico.

19.56 PLN
93.54 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.62 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 12.34 PLN (3.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Mexico.

1.62 PLN
12.34 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.84 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 12.34 PLN (3.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Mexico.

4.84 PLN
12.34 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 23.24 PLN (6.41 USD) in Mexico and 48.13 PLN (13.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Mexico.

23.24 PLN
48.13 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 210.59 PLN (58.11 USD) in Mexico and 246.94 PLN (68.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Mexico.

210.59 PLN
246.94 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 92.09 PLN (25.41 USD) in Mexico and 75.73 PLN (20.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Japan.

92.09 PLN
75.73 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.03 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3784 PLN (1044.07 USD) in Mexico and 3975 PLN (1096.97 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Mexico.

3 784 PLN
3 975 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2398 PLN (661.6 USD) in Mexico and 2148 PLN (592.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Japan.

2 398 PLN
2 148 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8149 PLN (2248.6 USD) in Mexico and 8749 PLN (2414.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Mexico.

8 149 PLN
8 749 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4778 PLN (1318.48 USD) in Mexico and 4724 PLN (1303.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Japan.

4 778 PLN
4 724 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.68 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12866 PLN (3550.38 USD) in Mexico and 39060 PLN (10778.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Mexico.

12 866 PLN
39 060 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8912 PLN (2459.27 USD) in Mexico and 19279 PLN (5319.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Mexico.

8 912 PLN
19 279 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.86 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3247 PLN (896.11 USD) in Mexico and 9273 PLN (2558.92 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 65% lower in Mexico.

3 247 PLN
9 273 PLN

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

86.1 PLN
382 PLN

Two stars

350 PLN
557 PLN

Three stars

508 PLN
793 PLN

Four stars

1 063 PLN
1 269 PLN

Five stars

2 902 PLN
3 172 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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