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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

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Mexico vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.03 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.7 EUR (3.14 USD) in Mexico and 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Mexico.

2.70 EUR
4.30 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.92 USD) in Mexico and 2.05 EUR (2.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19% lower in Mexico.

1.66 EUR
2.05 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.8 EUR (12.53 USD) in Mexico and 17.69 EUR (20.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Mexico.

10.80 EUR
17.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.78 EUR (11.35 USD) in Mexico and 6.54 EUR (7.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Japan.

9.78 EUR
6.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.77 EUR (9.01 USD) in Mexico and 6.37 EUR (7.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18% lower in Japan.

7.77 EUR
6.37 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.91 EUR (4.54 USD) in Mexico and 3.27 EUR (3.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Japan.

3.91 EUR
3.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.56 EUR (1.81 USD) in Mexico and 1.66 EUR (1.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6% lower in Mexico.

1.56 EUR
1.66 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.36 EUR (2.73 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Japan.

2.36 EUR
1.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.28 EUR (3.8 USD) in Mexico and 2.24 EUR (2.6 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Japan.

3.28 EUR
2.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.66 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 9.97 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Japan.

20.66 EUR
9.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Japan.

1.27 EUR
1.15 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.44 EUR (2.83 USD) in Mexico and 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Japan.

2.44 EUR
1.24 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.08 EUR (10.54 USD) in Mexico and 13.54 EUR (15.72 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Mexico.

9.08 EUR
13.54 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mexico and 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Japan.

1.54 EUR
1.25 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.08 EUR (2.41 USD) in Mexico and 2.68 EUR (3.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Mexico.

2.08 EUR
2.68 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.96 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 4.76 EUR (5.52 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Mexico.

1.96 EUR
4.76 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.98 EUR (2.29 USD) in Mexico and 2.61 EUR (3.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Mexico.

1.98 EUR
2.61 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 EUR (4.97 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Mexico.

1.79 EUR
4.28 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.25 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 11.01 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Japan.

11.25 EUR
11.01 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 4.75 EUR (5.52 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Mexico.

1.87 EUR
4.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Japan.

1.02 EUR
0.72 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.36 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.44 EUR (3.99 USD) in Mexico and 2.85 EUR (3.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Japan.

3.44 EUR
2.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Japan.

1.59 EUR
0.99 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.93 EUR (3.4 USD) in Mexico and 3.27 EUR (3.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Mexico.

2.93 EUR
3.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.4 EUR (5.11 USD) in Mexico and 4.36 EUR (5.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Japan.

4.40 EUR
4.36 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 EUR (10.21 USD) in Mexico and 4.36 EUR (5.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Japan.

8.80 EUR
4.36 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 48.88 EUR (56.73 USD) in Mexico and 38.12 EUR (44.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22% lower in Japan.

48.88 EUR
38.12 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.22 EUR (14.18 USD) in Mexico and 6.54 EUR (7.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Japan.

12.22 EUR
6.54 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in Mexico and 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Japan.

1.07 EUR
0.70 EUR

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 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Japan.

1.20 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Japan.

1.17 EUR
1.04 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.56 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.6 EUR (20.42 USD) in Mexico and 59.91 EUR (69.53 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Mexico.

17.60 EUR
59.91 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.34 EUR (0.4 USD) in Mexico and 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Mexico.

0.34 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.94 EUR (5.73 USD) in Mexico and 20.64 EUR (23.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Mexico.

4.94 EUR
20.64 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Mexico and 2.72 EUR (3.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Mexico.

0.41 EUR
2.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 2.72 EUR (3.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Mexico.

1.22 EUR
2.72 EUR

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 5.87 EUR (6.81 USD) in Mexico and 10.62 EUR (12.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Mexico.

5.87 EUR
10.62 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.16 EUR (61.7 USD) in Mexico and 54.49 EUR (63.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Mexico.

53.16 EUR
54.49 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.25 EUR (26.98 USD) in Mexico and 16.71 EUR (19.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Japan.

23.25 EUR
16.71 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.12 times more 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 955.08 EUR (1108.51 USD) in Mexico and 877.15 EUR (1018.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Japan.

955.08 EUR
877.15 EUR

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 605.21 EUR (702.43 USD) in Mexico and 473.96 EUR (550.1 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Japan.

605.21 EUR
473.96 EUR

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 2057 EUR (2387.4 USD) in Mexico and 1931 EUR (2240.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Japan.

2 057 EUR
1 931 EUR

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 1206 EUR (1399.87 USD) in Mexico and 1042 EUR (1209.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Japan.

1 206 EUR
1 042 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.34 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 3248 EUR (3769.53 USD) in Mexico and 8618 EUR (10003.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Mexico.

3 248 EUR
8 618 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2250 EUR (2611.07 USD) in Mexico and 4254 EUR (4937.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Mexico.

2 250 EUR
4 254 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.5 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 819.73 EUR (951.42 USD) in Mexico and 2046 EUR (2374.84 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 59.9% lower in Mexico.

819.73 EUR
2 046 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.5 EUR
90.8 EUR

Two stars

83.2 EUR
132 EUR

Three stars

121 EUR
189 EUR

Four stars

253 EUR
302 EUR

Five stars

690 EUR
754 EUR

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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