- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Mexico
- Changwat Rayong
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changwat Rayong, Thailand compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 ฿ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 58 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 ฿ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 61 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 53 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 12 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 ฿ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 344 ฿ (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 14 | + 1260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 ฿ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 39 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 570 ฿ (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 170 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 ฿ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 ฿ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 33 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is 45% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,000 ฿ (Mex$ 3,199) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 ฿ (Mex$ 5,332) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,440 ฿ (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 550 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 6,003 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,784 ฿ (Mex$ 2,551) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,243 ฿ (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 500 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 683 ฿ (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 433 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,454 ฿ (Mex$ 8,241) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 ฿ (Mex$ 1,066) | Mex$ 1,100 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 229 ฿ (Mex$ 122) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 ฿ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 60 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is 36% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 350 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 ฿ (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 416 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 ฿ (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 950 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500 ฿ (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 550 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is 21% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 ฿ (Mex$ 319,949) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is 10% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 ฿ (Mex$ 53) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 ฿ (Mex$ 160) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 ฿ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 39 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 120 ฿ (Mex$ 64) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 ฿ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 ฿ (Mex$ 18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 ฿ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 118 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is 21% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 ฿ (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 265 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 ฿ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 130 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 ฿ (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 493 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46 ฿ (Mex$ 24) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 26 | + 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 3,200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 ฿ (Mex$ 0.76) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 ฿ (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 550 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 85 ฿ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 59,000
in Acapulco
you would need to make just about Mex$ 48,072
(90,150 ฿)
in Changwat Rayong.
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