Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (€3.77) | €5.45 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (€2.14) | €3.75 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.79) | €1.23 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.40) | €3.25 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €1.35 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (€2.38) | €4.12 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (€1.54) | €1.36 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.10) | €0.68 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.90) | €1.14 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (€10) | €8 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.22) | €2.02 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (€0.67) | €0.90 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,927 (€479) | €426 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,308 (€253) | €302 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 (€43) | €122 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,808 (€354) | €316 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,456 (€179) | €245 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 690 (€28) | €94 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (€17) | €21 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,545 (€303) | €351 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,903 (€76) | €71 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (€4.87) | €10 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (€2.66) | €5.67 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 827 (€33) | €83 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 698 (€28) | €40 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,511 (€61) | €70 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 (€45) | €71 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 293,456 (€11,791) | €23,202 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €1.57 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 472 (€19) | €39 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (€5.58) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 150 (€6) | €3.23 | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 296 (€12) | €5.59 | + 113% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (€22) | €32 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 135 (€5.44) | €3.88 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (€1.84) | €3.80 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.16) | €3.50 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (€1.60) | €1.53 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (€1.41) | €1.83 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 (€5.83) | €11 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (€15) | €22 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (€5.41) | €15 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,272 (€51) | €38 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (€27) | €46 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (€4.47) | €7 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (€2.69) | €3.40 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.13) | €3.22 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,746 (€392) | €792 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.83 (€0.07) | €0.24 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 778 (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (€2.15) | €4.08 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €777 (Mex$ 19,347) in Toluca.
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