English
Español- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 182 ฿ (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 121 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 166 ฿ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 97 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 ฿ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 68 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 ฿ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 550 ฿ (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 64 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 625 ฿ (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 212 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,648 ฿ (Mex$ 22,932) | Mex$ 19,586 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,313 ฿ (Mex$ 12,647) | Mex$ 9,907 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,045 ฿ (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 1,604 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,081 ฿ (Mex$ 11,916) | Mex$ 11,767 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,392 ฿ (Mex$ 6,759) | Mex$ 6,671 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,149 ฿ (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 1,294 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 463 ฿ (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 376 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,786 ฿ (Mex$ 6,400) | Mex$ 8,328 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,391 ฿ (Mex$ 1,419) | Mex$ 2,160 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 133 ฿ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 112 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 158 ฿ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 83 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,941 ฿ (Mex$ 1,151) | Mex$ 836 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 952 ฿ (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 694 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,490 ฿ (Mex$ 1,478) | Mex$ 1,511 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,963 ฿ (Mex$ 1,165) | Mex$ 1,346 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 854,626 ฿ (Mex$ 507,104) | Mex$ 321,635 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 854 ฿ (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 469 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 ฿ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 ฿ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 192 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 782 ฿ (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 558 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 85 ฿ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 79 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 52 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 ฿ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 60 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 32 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 242 ฿ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 130 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 568 ฿ (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 415 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 351 ฿ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 138 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,517 ฿ (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 1,139 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 774 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 188 ฿ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 114 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 89 ฿ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 55 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ฿ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 47 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,097 ฿ (Mex$ 8,365) | Mex$ 10,515 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.49 ฿ (Mex$ 2.07) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,521 ฿ (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 851 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 ฿ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 53 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.593
MXN
/
THB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,117 prices entered by 1,412 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 4% more expensive than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 66% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 59% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 114% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 173% more expensive than in Mexico