Cost of living in Toluca, Mexico vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 55% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 4.12 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 4.21 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (R$ 6.00) | R$ 4.61 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 259 (R$ 70) | R$ 36 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.42 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,927 (R$ 3,201) | R$ 1,618 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,308 (R$ 1,693) | R$ 1,081 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 (R$ 285) | R$ 369 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,808 (R$ 2,364) | R$ 1,425 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,456 (R$ 1,196) | R$ 865 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 690 (R$ 185) | R$ 493 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 433 (R$ 116) | R$ 113 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,545 (R$ 2,025) | R$ 1,517 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,903 (R$ 511) | R$ 413 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 827 (R$ 222) | R$ 200 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 698 (R$ 187) | R$ 173 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,511 (R$ 406) | R$ 314 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 (R$ 301) | R$ 205 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 293,456 (R$ 78,758) | R$ 63,667 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 4.09 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 472 (R$ 127) | R$ 167 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (R$ 37) | R$ 43 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is 62% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 150 (R$ 40) | R$ 15 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 296 (R$ 79) | R$ 49 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (R$ 147) | R$ 155 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 135 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.25 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 384 (R$ 103) | R$ 89 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (R$ 36) | R$ 36 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,405 (R$ 377) | R$ 130 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (R$ 181) | R$ 167 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,746 (R$ 2,616) | R$ 2,650 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.83 (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.76 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 778 (R$ 209) | R$ 121 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 226 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,222 (Mex$ 19,457) in Toluca to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,400 in Teresina.
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