Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Ploieşti, Romania
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (36 lei) | 30 lei | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (19 lei) | 18 lei | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (11 lei) | 11 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (4.06 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (4.30 lei) | 4.29 lei | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (8 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (5.59 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (4.57 lei) | 2.86 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (53 lei) | 24 lei | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (6 lei) | 5.55 lei | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (3.44 lei) | 1.58 lei | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 25% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,333 (2,530 lei) | 1,719 lei | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,553 (1,344 lei) | 1,312 lei | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 (218 lei) | 475 lei | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,808 (1,807 lei) | 1,263 lei | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,456 (914 lei) | 1,023 lei | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 690 (142 lei) | 188 lei | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 422 (87 lei) | 25 lei | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,545 (1,548 lei) | 1,441 lei | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,903 (390 lei) | 412 lei | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (25 lei) | 38 lei | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 827 (170 lei) | 239 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 698 (143 lei) | 172 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,511 (310 lei) | 372 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 (230 lei) | 340 lei | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 293,456 (60,190 lei) | 77,593 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (4.15 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 472 (97 lei) | 84 lei | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 127 (26 lei) | 17 lei | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 150 (31 lei) | 36 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 302 (62 lei) | 37 lei | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (113 lei) | 157 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 135 (28 lei) | 29 lei | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (11 lei) | 19 lei | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (8 lei) | 6 lei | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 (30 lei) | 20 lei | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (79 lei) | 84 lei | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (27 lei) | 40 lei | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,154 (237 lei) | 117 lei | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (139 lei) | 124 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (23 lei) | 20 lei | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (11 lei) | 7 lei | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,357 (2,124 lei) | 4,000 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.96 (0.40 lei) | 1.50 lei | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 778 (160 lei) | 151 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (11 lei) | 16 lei | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Ploieşti (Romania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 5,200 lei in Ploieşti you would need to make just about 5,117 lei (Mex$ 24,946) in Toluca.
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