Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 ฿ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 287 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 157 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 73 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 47 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 ฿ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 92 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 670 ฿ (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 259 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,642 ฿ (Mex$ 27,716) | Mex$ 21,134 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,395 ฿ (Mex$ 13,893) | Mex$ 10,591 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779 ฿ (Mex$ 1,314) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,188 ฿ (Mex$ 10,014) | Mex$ 12,979 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,169 ฿ (Mex$ 4,806) | Mex$ 7,076 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,949 ฿ (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 803 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 554 ฿ (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 418 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,388 ฿ (Mex$ 6,800) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (Mex$ 1,132) | Mex$ 2,628 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 117 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 ฿ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 120 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 975 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 697 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 1,719 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (Mex$ 1,577) | Mex$ 1,270 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,015,310 ฿ (Mex$ 479,856) | Mex$ 388,303 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,290 ฿ (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 644 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 89 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 217 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 640 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 97 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 57 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 71 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 230 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 360 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 155 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 822 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,064 ฿ (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 767 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 ฿ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 171 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 80 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 46 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Mex$ 13,978) | Mex$ 11,693 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Mex$ 0.74) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 889 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 82 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,856 prices entered by 1,000 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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