Cost of living in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Toluca (Mexico)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Toluca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Perth, Scotland | Toluca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 330 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 115 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 63 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.29 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.97 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 41 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.68 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 27 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.58 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 65 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.56 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 44 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 31 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 291 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Toluca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Perth, Scotland | Toluca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,076 (Mex$ 23,519) | Mex$ 17,538 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £888 (Mex$ 19,413) | Mex$ 5,865 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £160 (Mex$ 3,497) | Mex$ 692 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,509 (Mex$ 32,986) | Mex$ 9,298 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £976 (Mex$ 21,325) | Mex$ 4,825 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (Mex$ 2,033) | Mex$ 533 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 324 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £323 (Mex$ 7,051) | Mex$ 9,366 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (Mex$ 2,181) | Mex$ 2,767 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.36 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 120 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 84 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Toluca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Perth, Scotland | Toluca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £52 (Mex$ 1,137) | Mex$ 951 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 764 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 1,733 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (Mex$ 1,228) | Mex$ 1,259 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Toluca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Perth, Scotland | Toluca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,339 (Mex$ 313,449) | Mex$ 415,928 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 22 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £49 (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 771 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 135 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Toluca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Perth, Scotland | Toluca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 83 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6.00 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 239 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £60 (Mex$ 1,312) | Mex$ 565 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £9 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 70 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.25 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 50 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.21 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 60 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 40 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 153 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Toluca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Perth, Scotland | Toluca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 288 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 147 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £208 (Mex$ 4,542) | Mex$ 1,053 | + 331% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (Mex$ 1,089) | Mex$ 770 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 125 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 96 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.05 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 63 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,864 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 4.07 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 1,119 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 65 | + 224% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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