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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mexico and 6 EUR (6.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63% lower in Mexico.

2.22 EUR
6.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 2.71 EUR (3.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
2.71 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.58 EUR (9.63 USD) in Mexico and 19.16 EUR (21.52 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Mexico.

8.58 EUR
19.16 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.06 EUR (11.3 USD) in Mexico and 7.33 EUR (8.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Japan.

10.06 EUR
7.33 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.82 EUR (6.54 USD) in Mexico and 6.81 EUR (7.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Mexico.

5.82 EUR
6.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.2 EUR (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 3.67 EUR (4.12 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Mexico.

3.20 EUR
3.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.79 EUR (2.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
1.79 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.77 EUR (1.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.6 EUR (1.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Japan.

1.77 EUR
1.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.36 EUR (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 2.38 EUR (2.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Mexico.

2.36 EUR
2.38 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.35 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 10.3 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Japan.

21.35 EUR
10.30 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 1.15 EUR (1.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Mexico.

0.87 EUR
1.15 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.75 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Japan.

1.75 EUR
1.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.22 EUR (8.11 USD) in Mexico and 11.5 EUR (12.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Mexico.

7.22 EUR
11.50 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.19 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Japan.

1.19 EUR
1.18 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 3.15 EUR (3.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Mexico.

1.32 EUR
3.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.29 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 5.6 EUR (6.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77% lower in Mexico.

1.29 EUR
5.60 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 3.69 EUR (4.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Mexico.

1.42 EUR
3.69 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.26 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 2.68 EUR (3.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53% lower in Mexico.

1.26 EUR
2.68 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.63 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 11.38 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Japan.

11.63 EUR
11.38 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.4 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 3.87 EUR (4.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Mexico.

1.40 EUR
3.87 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.81 EUR (0.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Mexico.

0.73 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.04 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.42 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 2.85 EUR (3.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Mexico.

2.42 EUR
2.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 1.03 EUR (1.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.29 EUR (2.57 USD) in Mexico and 3.36 EUR (3.77 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Mexico.

2.29 EUR
3.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.39 EUR (3.8 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 EUR (4.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Mexico.

3.39 EUR
4.28 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.88 EUR (6.6 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 EUR (4.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Japan.

5.88 EUR
4.28 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.76 EUR (39.04 USD) in Mexico and 36.65 EUR (41.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Mexico.

34.76 EUR
36.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.86 EUR (7.71 USD) in Mexico and 6.11 EUR (6.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Japan.

6.86 EUR
6.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.72 EUR (0.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Mexico.

0.65 EUR
0.72 EUR

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 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Japan.

1.17 EUR
0.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.05 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Japan.

1.16 EUR
1.05 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.2 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.92 EUR (15.64 USD) in Mexico and 61.09 EUR (68.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Mexico.

13.92 EUR
61.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
1.22 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.49 EUR (6.16 USD) in Mexico and 20.7 EUR (23.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Mexico.

5.49 EUR
20.70 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 2.57 EUR (2.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
2.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 2.93 EUR (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
2.93 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 4.12 EUR (4.62 USD) in Mexico and 11 EUR (12.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Mexico.

4.12 EUR
11.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.97 EUR (46.02 USD) in Mexico and 56.78 EUR (63.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Mexico.

40.97 EUR
56.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.64 EUR (20.94 USD) in Mexico and 18.33 EUR (20.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Japan.

18.64 EUR
18.33 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.41 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 697.98 EUR (784.04 USD) in Mexico and 920.2 EUR (1033.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Mexico.

697.98 EUR
920.20 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 422.57 EUR (474.68 USD) in Mexico and 531.46 EUR (596.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Mexico.

422.57 EUR
531.46 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 1359 EUR (1526.13 USD) in Mexico and 2040 EUR (2291.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Mexico.

1 359 EUR
2 040 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 793.18 EUR (890.97 USD) in Mexico and 1124 EUR (1262.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Mexico.

793.18 EUR
1 124 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.99 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 2401 EUR (2697.04 USD) in Mexico and 7250 EUR (8144.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Mexico.

2 401 EUR
7 250 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 1565 EUR (1758.36 USD) in Mexico and 4595 EUR (5161.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Mexico.

1 565 EUR
4 595 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.74 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 604.14 EUR (678.63 USD) in Mexico and 2260 EUR (2538.16 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 73.3% lower in Mexico.

604.14 EUR
2 260 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNJPYUSD

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

One star

21.2 EUR
93.8 EUR

Two stars

86 EUR
137 EUR

Three stars

125 EUR
195 EUR

Four stars

261 EUR
312 EUR

Five stars

713 EUR
779 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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