Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Arlington, Texas, United States
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 89 ($4.68) | $12 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 ($4.56) | $7 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 ($2.99) | $3.19 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 ($1.01) | $0.65 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 ($1.78) | $2.43 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.28) | $3.38 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 56 ($2.92) | $4.54 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 ($2.29) | $3.36 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 29 ($1.50) | $1.21 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.09) | $2.89 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 275 ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 28 ($1.45) | $1.87 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 ($1.04) | $1.52 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,573 ($607) | $1,389 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,429 ($337) | $1,022 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,113 ($58) | $167 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,718 ($457) | $1,022 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,603 ($241) | $628 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 625 ($33) | $87 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 ($23) | $36 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,657 ($401) | $317 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,643 ($86) | $128 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 ($5.62) | $8 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 58 ($3.02) | $19 | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 ($42) | $45 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 713 ($37) | $29 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,283 ($67) | $75 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 916 ($48) | $68 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 271,232 ($14,217) | $20,263 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 ($1.04) | $0.65 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 446 ($23) | $58 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 155 ($8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 134 ($7) | $5.74 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 220 ($12) | $37 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 495 ($26) | $115 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 130 ($7) | $7 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.32) | $2.98 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 ($2.63) | $4.21 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 ($1.31) | $2.80 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.53) | $1.45 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 380 ($20) | $35 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 133 ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,634 ($86) | $150 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 638 ($33) | $48 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 ($5.23) | $8 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 ($3.19) | $3.97 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 ($2.65) | $4.43 | - 40% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 11,793 ($618) | $427 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.00 ($0.10) | $0.31 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 726 ($38) | $39 | - 2% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 ($2.40) | $7 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,400 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $2,514 (Mex$ 47,958) in Toluca.
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