Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (AU$5.72) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.25) | AU$5.27 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.20) | AU$1.48 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (AU$2.12) | AU$5.06 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.28) | AU$4.83 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (AU$3.61) | AU$6 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (AU$2.33) | AU$4.57 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (AU$1.66) | AU$3.19 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.36) | AU$5.70 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.85) | AU$2.80 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (AU$1.02) | AU$2.67 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,927 (AU$728) | AU$2,894 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,308 (AU$385) | AU$2,147 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 (AU$65) | AU$238 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,808 (AU$537) | AU$1,809 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,456 (AU$272) | AU$1,422 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 690 (AU$42) | AU$159 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (AU$26) | AU$46 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,545 (AU$460) | AU$354 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,903 (AU$116) | AU$212 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (AU$4.05) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 827 (AU$50) | AU$101 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 698 (AU$43) | AU$59 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,511 (AU$92) | AU$129 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 (AU$68) | AU$131 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 293,456 (AU$17,905) | AU$27,303 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.38 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 472 (AU$29) | AU$160 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 150 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 296 (AU$18) | AU$24 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (AU$33) | AU$72 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 135 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (AU$2.79) | AU$4.31 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (AU$3.28) | AU$5.32 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (AU$2.43) | AU$2.55 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.01 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (AU$23) | AU$51 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,405 (AU$86) | AU$226 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (AU$41) | AU$78 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (AU$4.08) | AU$4.40 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.24) | AU$10 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,746 (AU$595) | AU$634 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.83 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 778 (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (AU$3.26) | AU$33 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,046 (Mex$ 49,930) in Toluca.
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