- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 204 ฿ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 116 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 193 ฿ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 92 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 ฿ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 62 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 ฿ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 377 ฿ (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 61 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 37 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 698 ฿ (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 217 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 ฿ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,889 ฿ (Mex$ 23,819) | Mex$ 19,317 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,953 ฿ (Mex$ 12,483) | Mex$ 10,008 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,924 ฿ (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 1,429 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,791 ฿ (Mex$ 11,254) | Mex$ 10,583 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,879 ฿ (Mex$ 6,186) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,729 ฿ (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 1,392 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 491 ฿ (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 384 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,659 ฿ (Mex$ 7,198) | Mex$ 8,193 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,398 ฿ (Mex$ 1,364) | Mex$ 2,030 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 ฿ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 101 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 ฿ (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 83 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,219 ฿ (Mex$ 1,262) | Mex$ 836 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 657 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,245 ฿ (Mex$ 1,845) | Mex$ 1,478 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,169 ฿ (Mex$ 1,802) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 83% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,783,050 ฿ (Mex$ 1,013,878) | Mex$ 297,148 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,284 ฿ (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 514 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 75 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 152 ฿ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 184 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 823 ฿ (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 546 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 71 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102 ฿ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 50 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 ฿ (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 120 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 367 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 385 ฿ (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 139 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,897 ฿ (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 1,229 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,463 ฿ (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 729 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ฿ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 101 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 53 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 43 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,654 ฿ (Mex$ 9,470) | Mex$ 10,198 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 ฿ (Mex$ 0.78) | Mex$ 2.40 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,136 ฿ (Mex$ 1,215) | Mex$ 696 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 112 ฿ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 51 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,178 prices entered by 1,526 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 30% more expensive than in Mexico
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