Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 ($4.65) | $9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 ($2.65) | $7 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($0.98) | $1.69 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 ($1.77) | $6 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 ($1.04) | $7 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 ($2.94) | $10 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 ($1.95) | $4.89 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 ($1.35) | $2.41 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 ($1.11) | $3.43 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 ($13) | $16 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 ($1.51) | $2.56 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 ($0.83) | $4.30 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,333 ($612) | $2,610 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,553 ($325) | $1,963 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 ($53) | $279 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,808 ($437) | $1,732 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,456 ($221) | $1,316 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 690 ($34) | $143 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 422 ($21) | $41 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,545 ($374) | $450 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,903 ($94) | $132 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 ($6) | $14 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 ($3.29) | $26 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 827 ($41) | $66 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 698 ($35) | $75 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,511 ($75) | $101 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 ($56) | $172 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 293,456 ($14,562) | $25,902 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 ($1.00) | $1.03 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 472 ($23) | $42 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 127 ($6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 150 ($7) | $12 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 302 ($15) | $29 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 ($27) | $115 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 135 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 ($2.27) | $4.89 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 ($2.67) | $5.81 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 ($1.97) | $5.70 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 ($1.74) | $2.05 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 ($19) | $58 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 ($6) | $26 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,154 ($57) | $123 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 ($34) | $110 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 ($5.52) | $13 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 ($3.32) | $6 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 ($2.63) | $7 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,357 ($514) | $429 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.96 ($0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 778 ($39) | $51 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 ($2.65) | $10 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,900 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,137 (Mex$ 63,214) in Toluca.
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