Cost of living in Toluca (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Toluca (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Toluca | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 306 (30,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 (10,794 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 77 (7,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 30 (2,941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (4,720 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (2,751 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (7,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (4,754 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (2,435 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (2,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 269 (26,814 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (3,298 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (2,244 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 151% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Toluca | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,745 (1,469,824 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,846 (682,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 876 (87,290 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,153 (912,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,423 (440,860 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 700 (69,805 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 361 (35,981 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,979 (895,091 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,469 (246,146 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (10,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 83 (8,316 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 907 (90,367 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 664 (66,145 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,546 (154,146 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,213 (120,876 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 346,628 (34,553,575 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (2,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 726 (72,343 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 144 (14,394 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Toluca | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (8,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 (18,994 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 564 (56,233 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (7,906 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (4,933 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (5,362 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (4,072 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (2,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 177 (17,621 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Toluca (Mexico) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Toluca | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 311 (30,994 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 161 (16,098 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,079 (107,523 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 824 (82,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 134 (13,351 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 (8,435 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 56 (5,594 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,955 (1,191,693 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.93 (192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,110 (110,672 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 68 (6,754 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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