Japan vs Mexico
Japan is about 13% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Japan Mexico
Price level (US=100) 63.4 55.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $26,185
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $25,460
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 4.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Mexico
Housing & utilities 177 82
Food 191 100
Transport 150 95
Restaurants & hotels 148 84
Health 97 83
Communication 227 69
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Mexico
Quality-of-life score 96/100 64/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 24.9
Internet users 86% 83%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Mexico?
Japan is more expensive: about 13% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Mexico?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $87,000 in Mexico, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Mexico?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 64 out of 100.
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