Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 166 ฿ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 296 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 190 ฿ (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 160 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 ฿ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 70 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 ฿ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 28 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 ฿ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 48 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 ฿ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 35 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 335 ฿ (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 95 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 ฿ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 48 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 36 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 736 ฿ (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 279 | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 52 ฿ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 38 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 ฿ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 62% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,957 ฿ (Mex$ 23,811) | Mex$ 22,542 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,697 ฿ (Mex$ 9,950) | Mex$ 11,933 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,317 ฿ (Mex$ 1,977) | Mex$ 1,269 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,106 ฿ (Mex$ 10,790) | Mex$ 14,462 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,239 ฿ (Mex$ 6,102) | Mex$ 7,508 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,235 ฿ (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 822 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 343 ฿ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 422 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,718 ฿ (Mex$ 4,599) | Mex$ 5,951 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,647 ฿ (Mex$ 1,578) | Mex$ 2,625 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 121 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 222 ฿ (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 123 | + 8% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,961 ฿ (Mex$ 1,169) | Mex$ 977 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 681 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,510 ฿ (Mex$ 1,496) | Mex$ 1,695 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,914 ฿ (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 1,357 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,184,480 ฿ (Mex$ 705,856) | Mex$ 366,294 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,890 ฿ (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 579 | + 95% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 131 ฿ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 85 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 ฿ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 248 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,179 ฿ (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 717 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 71 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 64 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 ฿ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 ฿ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 38 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 66 ฿ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 37 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 292 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 684 ฿ (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 377 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 359 ฿ (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 171 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,921 ฿ (Mex$ 2,337) | Mex$ 841 | + 178% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,247 ฿ (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 910 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 313 ฿ (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 192 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 ฿ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 88 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 55 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Mex$ 17,624) | Mex$ 10,459 | + 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Mex$ 0.93) | Mex$ 3.31 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,964 ฿ (Mex$ 1,170) | Mex$ 1,027 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 157 ฿ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 77 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,598 prices entered by 841 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 01, 2024.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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