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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.56 EUR (3.01 USD) in Mexico and 4.53 EUR (5.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Mexico.

2.56 EUR
4.53 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.57 EUR (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 2.16 EUR (2.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Mexico.

1.57 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.21 EUR (12.03 USD) in Mexico and 18.63 EUR (21.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Mexico.

10.21 EUR
18.63 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.24 EUR (10.89 USD) in Mexico and 6.88 EUR (8.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Japan.

9.24 EUR
6.88 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.34 EUR (8.65 USD) in Mexico and 6.71 EUR (7.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Japan.

7.34 EUR
6.71 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.7 EUR (4.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.44 EUR (4.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7% lower in Japan.

3.70 EUR
3.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.47 EUR (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 1.74 EUR (2.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Mexico.

1.47 EUR
1.74 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.23 EUR (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2 EUR (2.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Japan.

2.23 EUR
2.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.1 EUR (3.65 USD) in Mexico and 2.36 EUR (2.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Japan.

3.10 EUR
2.36 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.36 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 9.82 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Japan.

20.36 EUR
9.82 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.2 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Mexico.

1.20 EUR
1.21 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43% lower in Japan.

2.30 EUR
1.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.58 EUR (10.11 USD) in Mexico and 14.26 EUR (16.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Mexico.

8.58 EUR
14.26 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 EUR (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Japan.

1.46 EUR
1.32 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.96 EUR (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.82 EUR (3.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Mexico.

1.96 EUR
2.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 5.01 EUR (5.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Mexico.

1.85 EUR
5.01 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in Mexico and 2.75 EUR (3.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32% lower in Mexico.

1.87 EUR
2.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.69 EUR (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 4.51 EUR (5.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Mexico.

1.69 EUR
4.51 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.09 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 10.85 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Japan.

11.09 EUR
10.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 5.01 EUR (5.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Mexico.

1.77 EUR
5.01 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 0.75 EUR (0.89 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Japan.

0.96 EUR
0.75 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.22 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.25 EUR (3.83 USD) in Mexico and 3 EUR (3.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Japan.

3.25 EUR
3.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.04 EUR (1.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Japan.

1.50 EUR
1.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.77 EUR (3.27 USD) in Mexico and 3.44 EUR (4.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Mexico.

2.77 EUR
3.44 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.16 EUR (4.9 USD) in Mexico and 4.59 EUR (5.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Mexico.

4.16 EUR
4.59 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.32 EUR (9.8 USD) in Mexico and 4.59 EUR (5.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Japan.

8.32 EUR
4.59 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.22 EUR (54.44 USD) in Mexico and 40.14 EUR (47.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Japan.

46.22 EUR
40.14 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.55 EUR (13.61 USD) in Mexico and 6.88 EUR (8.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Japan.

11.55 EUR
6.88 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Japan.

1.01 EUR
0.74 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 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Japan.

1.18 EUR
0.91 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Japan.

1.15 EUR
1.02 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.96 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.64 EUR (19.6 USD) in Mexico and 63.08 EUR (74.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Mexico.

16.64 EUR
63.08 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.26 EUR (1.49 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
1.26 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.67 EUR (5.5 USD) in Mexico and 21.73 EUR (25.6 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Mexico.

4.67 EUR
21.73 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 2.87 EUR (3.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
2.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 2.87 EUR (3.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Mexico.

1.16 EUR
2.87 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 5.55 EUR (6.53 USD) in Mexico and 11.18 EUR (13.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Mexico.

5.55 EUR
11.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.26 EUR (59.21 USD) in Mexico and 57.37 EUR (67.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Mexico.

50.26 EUR
57.37 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.98 EUR (25.89 USD) in Mexico and 17.59 EUR (20.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20% lower in Japan.

21.98 EUR
17.59 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1 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 903.02 EUR (1063.74 USD) in Mexico and 923.62 EUR (1088.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Mexico.

903.02 EUR
923.62 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 572.22 EUR (674.06 USD) in Mexico and 499.07 EUR (587.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Japan.

572.22 EUR
499.07 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 1945 EUR (2290.98 USD) in Mexico and 2033 EUR (2394.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Mexico.

1 945 EUR
2 033 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 1140 EUR (1343.33 USD) in Mexico and 1098 EUR (1293.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Japan.

1 140 EUR
1 098 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.61 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 3071 EUR (3617.29 USD) in Mexico and 9075 EUR (10690.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Mexico.

3 071 EUR
9 075 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 2127 EUR (2505.62 USD) in Mexico and 4479 EUR (5276.49 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Mexico.

2 127 EUR
4 479 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.78 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 775.05 EUR (912.99 USD) in Mexico and 2155 EUR (2538.02 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 64% lower in Mexico.

775.05 EUR
2 155 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.2 EUR
89.4 EUR

Two stars

82 EUR
130 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
186 EUR

Four stars

249 EUR
297 EUR

Five stars

680 EUR
743 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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