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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 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.49 USD in Mexico and 6.63 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Mexico.

2.49 USD
6.63 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.29 USD in Mexico and 3 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 57% lower in Mexico.

1.29 USD
3.00 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.6 USD in Mexico and 21.19 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Mexico.

9.60 USD
21.19 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.26 USD in Mexico and 8.1 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Japan.

11.26 USD
8.10 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.52 USD in Mexico and 7.53 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Mexico.

6.52 USD
7.53 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.58 USD in Mexico and 4.05 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Mexico.

3.58 USD
4.05 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.42 USD in Mexico and 1.98 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Mexico.

1.42 USD
1.98 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.98 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.76 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Japan.

1.98 USD
1.76 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.65 USD in Mexico and 2.63 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Japan.

2.65 USD
2.63 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.98 USD in Mexico and 11.57 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Japan.

23.98 USD
11.57 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.98 USD in Mexico and 1.27 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

0.98 USD
1.27 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.96 USD in Mexico and 1.4 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Japan.

1.96 USD
1.40 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.09 USD in Mexico and 12.71 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Mexico.

8.09 USD
12.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.33 USD in Mexico and 1.3 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Japan.

1.33 USD
1.30 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.48 USD in Mexico and 3.49 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Mexico.

1.48 USD
3.49 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.44 USD in Mexico and 6.19 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Mexico.

1.44 USD
6.19 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.59 USD in Mexico and 4.08 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 61% lower in Mexico.

1.59 USD
4.08 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.41 USD in Mexico and 2.96 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Mexico.

1.41 USD
2.96 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

13.06 USD
12.78 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.56 USD in Mexico and 4.28 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Mexico.

1.56 USD
4.28 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 USD in Mexico and 0.89 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 9% lower in Mexico.

0.81 USD
0.89 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.71 USD in Mexico and 3.15 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 14% lower in Mexico.

2.71 USD
3.15 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.02 USD in Mexico and 1.13 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Mexico.

1.02 USD
1.13 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.56 USD in Mexico and 3.71 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 31% lower in Mexico.

2.56 USD
3.71 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.79 USD in Mexico and 4.73 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Mexico.

3.79 USD
4.73 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.58 USD in Mexico and 4.73 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Japan.

6.58 USD
4.73 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.91 USD in Mexico and 40.52 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

38.91 USD
40.52 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.68 USD in Mexico and 6.75 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Japan.

7.68 USD
6.75 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 USD in Mexico and 0.8 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Mexico.

0.73 USD
0.80 USD

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1.04 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Japan.

1.31 USD
1.04 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1.18 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Japan.

1.31 USD
1.18 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.15 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.58 USD in Mexico and 67.54 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Mexico.

15.58 USD
67.54 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 USD in Mexico and 1.35 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 77% lower in Mexico.

0.31 USD
1.35 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.14 USD in Mexico and 22.88 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Mexico.

6.14 USD
22.88 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.51 USD in Mexico and 2.84 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 82% lower in Mexico.

0.51 USD
2.84 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.02 USD in Mexico and 3.24 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Mexico.

1.02 USD
3.24 USD

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 4.61 USD in Mexico and 12.16 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Mexico.

4.61 USD
12.16 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.86 USD in Mexico and 62.78 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 27% lower in Mexico.

45.86 USD
62.78 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.86 USD in Mexico and 20.26 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Japan.

20.86 USD
20.26 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.39 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 781.29 USD in Mexico and 1017 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Mexico.

781.29 USD
1 017 USD

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 473.01 USD in Mexico and 587.59 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Mexico.

473.01 USD
587.59 USD

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 1521 USD in Mexico and 2255 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Mexico.

1 521 USD
2 255 USD

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 887.85 USD in Mexico and 1242 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Mexico.

887.85 USD
1 242 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.95 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 2688 USD in Mexico and 8016 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Mexico.

2 688 USD
8 016 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1752 USD in Mexico and 5080 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Mexico.

1 752 USD
5 080 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.69 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 676.25 USD in Mexico and 2498 USD in Japan. The average salary is 72.9% lower in Mexico.

676.25 USD
2 498 USD

Hotels

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

One star

23.8 USD
105 USD

Two stars

96.6 USD
154 USD

Three stars

140 USD
219 USD

Four stars

293 USD
350 USD

Five stars

801 USD
875 USD

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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